For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,411 students in Wise County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wise County, TX are Alvord Middle School, Paradise Middle School and Mccarroll Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wise County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Wise County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Wise County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alvord Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Fm 1655
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-5511
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Paradise Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5034
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5034
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Mccarroll Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Thompson St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Boyd Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Knox Ave
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9560
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9560
Gr: 7-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 17th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2273
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2273
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Chisholm Trail Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
583 Fm 3433
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0600
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Chico Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 W Sherman St
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5550
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Slidell Schools
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Gr: PK-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Wise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridgeport Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 17th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Cates High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 E Collins St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Wise County Special Education Coop (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2105 16th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wise County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wise County, TX include Alvord Middle School, Paradise Middle School and Mccarroll Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wise County?
8 public middle schools are located in Wise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wise County?
Wise County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% 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 Wise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wise County include: Mccarroll Middle School vs. Alvord Middle School, Alvord Middle School vs. Mccarroll Middle School, Paradise Middle School vs. Bridgeport Middle School
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