Malakoff Middle

Malakoff Middle sits in the heart of East Texas lake country, where Henderson County's mix of year-round residents and lake-house families gives the school a tight-knit, small-town feel. Science is a real standout here, ranking in the 86th percentile statewide, and English scores are solid too — though families should know that math is an area the school is still working to strengthen. It's a good fit for families drawn to a slower pace of life near Cedar Creek Lake who want a community where teachers and neighbors tend to know each other by name.