Clarendon J H

Clarendon J H serves 78 sixth- through eighth-grade students in Clarendon, Texas, earning a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — a rating of Exceptional. That mark puts the school at #212 of 8,547 public schools statewide, meaning it outperforms 98% of Texas schools. Among the state's 1,693 middle schools specifically, Clarendon J H ranks #42.

Academic performance scores 8.4 out of 10, and growth — measuring how much students gain year over year — scores even higher at 9.1. That growth figure signals that students here are advancing faster than their peers at most Texas schools, not simply benefiting from favorable demographics. A student-teacher ratio of 8.7 to 1 gives every student meaningful access to their teachers, well below the crowded classrooms common at larger campuses.

As a regular public school, Clarendon J H draws its students from the local community without selective admissions. Its performance stands on its own: #1 of 3 schools in Clarendon. For families in the area evaluating middle school options, the data makes a clear case — this is one of the strongest-performing public middle schools in Texas by measurable outcomes.

With an enrollment of 78 students, Clarendon J H is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1, Clarendon J H offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Clarendon J H may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.