Red Lick Middle

Red Lick Middle sits just outside Texarkana in the quietly suburban Red Lick community, where the pace is slower but the academics are anything but — the school posts some remarkably strong English and Science numbers that rival much larger districts. Families who want a small-district feel without sacrificing rigor will find a lot to like here, especially those who value tight-knit classrooms where kids don't get lost in the crowd. It's the kind of place where you know your teachers and your neighbors, and the dual-state border-town energy of Texarkana gives the area a surprisingly dynamic backdrop for such a close-to-home school experience.