Top 3 Best Gonzales County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,213 students in Gonzales County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gonzales County, TX are Nixon-smiley Middle School, Gonzales J High School and Waelder School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Gonzales County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Gonzales County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nixon-smiley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 5-8
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Gonzales J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
426 N College St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Grades: 6-9
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Waelder School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Us Hwy 90 W
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Grades: PK-12
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Jhw Inspire - Legacy Ranch
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13326 N Hwy 183
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Grades: K-11
| 32 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gonzales County, TX

Gonzales County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
102 Us Hwy 87 W
Smiley, TX 78159
(361) 564-2252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1501 Saint Lawrence
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1032 Saint Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
102 W Hwy 87
Smiley, TX 78159
(830) 484-3330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
109 N Ave C
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gonzales County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gonzales County, TX include Nixon-smiley Middle School, Gonzales J High School and Waelder School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gonzales County, TX?
4 public middle schools are located in Gonzales County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales County, TX?
Gonzales County, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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