Best 79601 Texas Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 (2025)

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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