For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,069 students in Atascosa County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atascosa County, TX are Jourdanton J High School, Lytle Daep and Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atascosa County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Atascosa County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Atascosa County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jourdanton J High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2234
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2234
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Lytle Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15437 Cottage St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1511 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Gr: 7-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Pleasanton J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Jolly St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1280
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1280
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Lytle J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18975 W Fm 2790 S
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5115
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5115
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Rose Blvd
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1646
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1646
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Poteet J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fm 1470
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3571
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3571
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
711 Broadway St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students
Atascosa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Atascosa Co Alter (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1508 Campbell
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Gr: 8-10 | 3 students
Atascosa County Alter (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1508 Campbell St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Atascosa County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1508 Campbell St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 851-0795
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 851-0795
Gr: 9-11 | 1 student
Bigfoot Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
901 River St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(361) 274-3315
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(361) 274-3315
Gr: 6-12
C A R E Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
235 E Brazos St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1330
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1330
Gr: 7-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
15437 Cottage St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 769-2925
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 769-2925
Gr: 8
P O Box 745
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5120
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5120
Gr: 5-6 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 74%
1208 Jolly St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1310
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1310
Gr: 5-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Pleasanton Isd Reassignment And Opportunity Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
601 N Main St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1200
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 82%
25 East Fifth St
Leming, TX 78050
(830) 281-3267
Leming, TX 78050
(830) 281-3267
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Atascosa County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atascosa County, TX include Jourdanton J High School, Lytle Daep and Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Atascosa County?
13 public middle schools are located in Atascosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atascosa County?
Atascosa County public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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