Skidmore-tynan Junior High

Tucked in the small South Texas town of Skidmore, this junior high punches well above its weight for a rural school, landing in the top third statewide with particular strength in science. Families in Bee County who want a tight-knit school environment — where teachers know students by name and community pride runs deep — will find a lot to like here. Life in Skidmore moves at a slower pace than the bigger cities to the north and south, and that close community feel carries right into the classroom.