For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,283 students in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Arlington are Young J High School, Bailey J High School and Gunn J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 West Arlington, Arlington, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Young J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 Woodside
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3400
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 756 students
Rank: #22.
Bailey J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2411 Winewood
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-0700
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-0700
Grades: 7-8
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
Gunn J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 S Fielder Rd
Arlington, TX 76015
(682) 867-5400
Arlington, TX 76015
(682) 867-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington, TX include Young J High School, Bailey J High School and Gunn J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington?
the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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