For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 507 students in Carson County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carson County, TX are Groom School, Panhandle J High School and White Deer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Carson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Carson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groom School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 W 3rd St
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Panhandle J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Elsie Ave
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3541
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3541
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
White Deer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 S Doucette
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Spring Creek School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9849 Fm 2171
Skellytown, TX 79080
(806) 273-6791
Skellytown, TX 79080
(806) 273-6791
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Carson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carson County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carson County, TX include Groom School, Panhandle J High School and White Deer High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carson County?
4 public middle schools are located in Carson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson County?
Carson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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