Reagan County Middle

Reagan County Middle serves 152 students in grades 6 through 8 in Big Lake, Texas. With a student-teacher ratio of 8.4 to 1, students get close, consistent attention from their teachers — a structural advantage that shows up in the results. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 and carries an Exceptional rating.

Its growth score of 9.7 out of 10 is the standout metric: students here gain more academic ground than at nearly any school in the state. Among 1,693 middle schools in Texas, Reagan County Middle ranks 31st — landing it in the top 2 percent of its grade band statewide. That performance extends across the full field as well.

Reagan County Middle outperforms 99 percent of all Texas public schools, a result that holds regardless of school size or setting. Families comparing options in Big Lake will find it tops all three public schools in town, but the #121 statewide ranking out of 8,547 public schools frames the real picture: this campus consistently performs at an elite level by Texas standards.

With an enrollment of 152 students, Reagan County 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1, Reagan County Middle 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, Reagan County 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.