For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,254 students in Van Zandt County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Van Zandt County, TX are Martins Mill High School, Canton J High School and Van J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Zandt County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Van Zandt County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Van Zandt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martins Mill High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 F M 1861
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3234
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3234
Grades: 6-12
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Canton J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1115 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Van J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 S Oak St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Grades: 7-8
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 E Garland St
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
Rank: #66.
Fruitvale Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Vzcr 1901
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Rank: #77.
Wills Point J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Dr
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-4924
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-4924
Grades: 7-8
| 397 students
Rank: #88.
Grand Saline Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7537
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7537
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #99.
Ranch Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 Vzcr 2318
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Van Zandt County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Edgewood Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
804 East Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Ranch Academy - Tyler Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14023 State Hwy 155 S
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
349 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8331
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8331
Grades: 2-3
| 321 students
Van Zandt Alternative Education Prog Coop (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
318 N Saline
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6694
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6694
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Van Zandt Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
806 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-1761
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-1761
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Van Zandt County Shared Services Arrangement (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
120 Bulldog Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 896-1761
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 896-1761
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Van Zandt County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Van Zandt County, TX include Martins Mill High School, Canton J High School and Van J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Van Zandt County?
9 public middle schools are located in Van Zandt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Zandt County?
Van Zandt County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Van Zandt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Van Zandt County include: Fruitvale Middle School vs. Canton J High School, Canton J High School vs. Fruitvale Middle School, Fruitvale Middle School vs. Edgewood Middle School
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