For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,314 students in Shelby County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, TX are Shelbyville School, Center Middle School and Joaquin Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shelby County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelbyville School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5322 St Hwy 87s
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Gr: PK-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Center Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 Kennedy St
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5619
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5619
Gr: 6-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Joaquin Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: PK-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Tenaha Schools
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 College St
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Timpson School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11270 St Hwy 7 W
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 Southern Ave
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3258
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3258
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
11109 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
#1 Tiger Dr
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
#1 Tiger Dr
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-3931
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-3931
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2462
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2462
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2078
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2078
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, TX include Shelbyville School, Center Middle School and Joaquin Schools.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelby County?
6 public middle schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% 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 Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Shelby County include: Tenaha Schools vs. Shelbyville School, Shelbyville School vs. Tenaha Schools
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