For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 750 students in Clay County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, TX are Bellevue School, Midway School and Petrolia Junior High/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay 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 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bellevue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Seventh St
Bellevue, TX 76228
(940) 928-2104
Bellevue, TX 76228
(940) 928-2104
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Midway School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12142 State Hwy 148 S
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 476-2222
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 476-2222
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Petrolia Junior High/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8307 Fm 810
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3264
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3264
Gr: 7-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Henrietta Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 E Gilbert St
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7920
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7920
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harrison St
Byers, TX 76357
(940) 529-6101
Byers, TX 76357
(940) 529-6101
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
601 South Prairie
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, TX include Bellevue School, Midway School and Petrolia Junior High/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?
4 public middle schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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