For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,055 students in Rusk County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rusk County, TX are West Rusk Middle School, Laneville School and Tatum Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Rusk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Rusk Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7855
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7855
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Laneville School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7415 Hwy 1798 W
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Tatum Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Leveretts Chapel J High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #55.
Carlisle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8960 Fm 13 W
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Grades: PK-12
| 639 students
Rank: #66.
Overton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6143
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6143
Grades: 6-12
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Richardson Dr
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5400
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #88.
West Rusk High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854
Grades: 8-12
| 349 students
Rank: #99.
Mt Enterprise High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Nw 3rd St
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3721
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3721
Grades: 6-12
| 264 students
Rusk County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arp Coop Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-8299
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-8299
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
Bradshaw Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3900 W Loop 571
Henderson, TX 75652
(512) 531-5500
Henderson, TX 75652
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
101 Mary St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Grades: 1
| 260 students
300 Crosby St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Grades: 3
| 261 students
1000 W Collins
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Grades: 2
| 284 students
P O Box 808
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 4-6
| 255 students
Troup Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
201 N Carolina
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Troup Caep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8960 F M 13
Henderson, TX 75654
(903) 861-3801
Henderson, TX 75654
(903) 861-3801
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rusk County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rusk County, TX include West Rusk Middle School, Laneville School and Tatum Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rusk County?
9 public middle schools are located in Rusk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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