For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 888 students in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Far Southside is Wylie West J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wylie West J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Gr: 5-8 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene, TX include Wylie West J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene?
the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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