For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 999 students in Gainesville, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gainesville, TX are Callisburg Middle School, Sivells Bend Elementary School and Gainesville J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Gainesville, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Callisburg Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Gainesville J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Grades: 7-8
| 421 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
Rank: #55.
Lone Star H S North
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Fm 678
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Grades: 8-12
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Gainesville, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gainesville Alter Ed (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Gainesville J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Margaret Galubenski Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gainesville, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gainesville, TX include Callisburg Middle School, Sivells Bend Elementary School and Gainesville J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gainesville?
6 public middle schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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