For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,469 students in Palo Pinto County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Palo Pinto County, TX are Santo High School, Mineral Wells J High School and Graford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Pinto County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Palo Pinto County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Palo Pinto County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Gr: 6-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Mineral Wells J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S E 14th Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-0711
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-0711
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Graford School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Gordon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Rusk
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Strawn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
224 E Walnut
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 116-5776
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 116-5776
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Palo Pinto County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-5821
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-5821
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
300 S W 13th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Gr: 2-3 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
2012 S E 12th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Gr: PK-1 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Mineral Wells/palo Pinto County Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1806 N E 1st Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(254) 672-5313
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(254) 672-5313
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Palo Pinto County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Palo Pinto County, TX include Santo High School, Mineral Wells J High School and Graford School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palo Pinto County?
5 public middle schools are located in Palo Pinto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Pinto County?
Palo Pinto County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Palo Pinto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Palo Pinto County include: Strawn School vs. Gordon School, Santo High School vs. Gordon School, Gordon School vs. Strawn School
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