Best 79601 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 906 students in 79601, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79601, TX are Craig Middle School and Woodson Center For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79601 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79601, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79601, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
702 S Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Woodson Center For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79601 Texas

79601, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
317 North 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4053
Gr: 4-12
1450 North 17th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4795
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
226 Cr 503
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 548-2254
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 19%
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Gr: 3-9
2442 Cedar St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4120
Gr: 9-12
Sam Houston (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
949 Plum
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 671-4521
949 Plum St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Gr: PK | 52 students
Woodson Ecc (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
520 N 9th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Gr: PK | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Gr: 7-8 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 74%
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4729
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79601, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79601, TX include Craig Middle School and Woodson Center For Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in 79601?
2 public middle schools are located in 79601.
What is the racial composition of students in 79601?
79601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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