For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,081 students in Cherokee County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, TX are Rusk J High School, Alto Middle School and New Summerfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Cherokee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rusk J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1345 S Main St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2502
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2502
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Alto Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7140
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7140
Grades: 5-8
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
New Summerfield School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13307 Hwy 110 S
New Summerfield, TX 75780
(903) 726-3306
New Summerfield, TX 75780
(903) 726-3306
Grades: PK-12
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Wells School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Rusk Ave
Wells, TX 75976
(936) 867-4400
Wells, TX 75976
(936) 867-4400
Grades: PK-12
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1541 E Pine
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3686
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3686
Grades: 7-8
| 645 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Center
Alternative School
436 S W Loop 456
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-3926
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-3926
Grades: 4-12
| 34 students
Cherokee County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
160 Rusk Ave
Wells, TX 75976
(936) 867-4400
Wells, TX 75976
(936) 867-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, TX include Rusk J High School, Alto Middle School and New Summerfield School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cherokee County?
6 public middle schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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