Best Schools in Paris, Texas

Paris, Texas runs 16 ranked public schools, and the landscape skews stronger than many parents expect. The city average sits at 7.2 out of 10, and 9 of those 16 schools — 56% — clear the 7-point mark. That distribution signals a system performing consistently, not one or two outliers inflating a weaker field.

The middle school tier is where Paris performs hardest. Chisum Middle leads all 16 ranked schools with an 8.6 score, the highest in the city. Frank Stone Middle scores 8.5. For families with children entering sixth grade, Paris offers two strong options, both well above the city average. Chisum High School carries that momentum into the secondary years at 8.3 — a signal that the academic foundation built in middle school doesn't erode at the high school transition.

The elementary level holds its own. Aaron Parker Elementary and Justiss Elementary each score 8.1, giving families entering K-5 a solid starting point. With two high-performing elementary schools alongside a strong middle school pair, a parent can follow a competitive academic path across multiple grade bands without leaving the Paris footprint.

The practical takeaway: Paris is not a city where families need to navigate around low-performing schools to find a good option. More than half the ranked schools score 7 or above, and four schools score 8.1 or higher — that's real depth at the top. The strongest consistent run of performance traces through the Chisum pattern from elementary through high school, making it a clear choice for families who value grade-to-grade continuity. Parents focused specifically on middle school should compare both Chisum Middle and Frank Stone Middle directly — at 8.6 and 8.5 respectively, the gap is narrow and the decision likely comes down to proximity and program fit.