Winona Middle

Winona Middle serves 263 sixth through eighth graders in Winona, Texas as a regular public school. It earns a composite score of 9.3/10 and an Exceptional rating — a result built on consistent performance across every measured category. Academic performance scores 8.3/10, reflecting strong classroom outcomes relative to grade-level expectations.

Growth scores 9.9/10, near the ceiling for any school in the state, meaning students here advance at an accelerated pace regardless of where they started. A student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1 keeps class sizes manageable and gives teachers the space to focus on individual progress. Those numbers translate into a statewide rank that's hard to overstate.

Among 1,693 middle schools in Texas, Winona Middle ranks 13th — placing it in the top 1% of its direct peer group. Measured across all 8,547 Texas public schools, it ranks 62nd and outperforms 99% of schools statewide. For families weighing middle school options in the Winona area, this is the highest-rated school in town and one of the most consistently strong middle schools in the state.

Located in a rural area, Winona 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.