Goldthwaite Middle

Goldthwaite Middle serves 118 sixth through eighth graders in Goldthwaite, Texas. The school holds a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — driven by a 9.1 in academics and an 8.6 in growth. Both scores place it well above most of its peers.

That separation from peers shows up clearly in the rankings. Goldthwaite Middle ranks 27th out of 1,693 middle schools in Texas, placing it in the top 2% of all middle schools statewide. Across every public school in Texas — 8,547 in total — it outperforms 99%, landing at #106 overall.

For a campus of 118 students, that's a level of performance typically associated with far larger, more resourced schools. A student-teacher ratio of 10.7 to 1 keeps class sizes tight, giving students more individual instructional time than the state average. The school's 8.6 growth score suggests that advantage translates into real academic gains — students aren't just entering prepared, they're advancing at an above-average rate.

As a regular public school, Goldthwaite Middle earns its standing through consistent results.

With an enrollment of 118 students, Goldthwaite Middle 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.

Located in a rural area, Goldthwaite Middle 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.