For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,606 students in Lamar County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, TX are Chisum Middle School, Prairiland J High School and Frank Stone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Lamar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chisum Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Prairiland J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Grades: 6-8
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Frank Stone Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3201 Panther Dr Bldg 1
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2041
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2041
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Paris J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Jefferson Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Grades: 7-8
| 520 students
Lamar County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3201 Panther Way Bldg 9
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2061
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2061
Grades: 2-3
| 279 students
655 South Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Lamar Delta Alter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3201 Lewis Ln
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7963
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7963
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Paris Daep High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1920 Clarksville
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
303 Denton St
Roxton, TX 75477
(903) 346-3213
Roxton, TX 75477
(903) 346-3213
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Special Services (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3480 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7494
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7494
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, TX include Chisum Middle School, Prairiland J High School and Frank Stone Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lamar County?
4 public middle schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% 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 Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lamar County include: Chisum Middle School vs. Frank Stone Middle School, Paris J High School vs. Frank Stone Middle School, Frank Stone Middle School vs. Chisum Middle School
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