For the 2025 school year, there are 13 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, Jourdanton Daep and Lytle Daep. 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 34% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Atascosa County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jourdanton J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2234
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Jourdanton Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1508 Campbell Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 6-11
| 2 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Rank: #55.
Pleasanton J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 Jolly St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1280
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1280
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #66.
Poteet J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fm 1470
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3571
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3571
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #77.
Lytle J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18975 W Fm 2790 S
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5115
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5115
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #88.
Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Rose Blvd
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1646
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1646
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Co Alter
Alternative School
1511 Zanderson
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 8-11
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Co Juvenile Unit
Alternative School
1100 School Dr
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 769-2925
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 8-9
| 2 students
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
Grades: 6-10
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Reassignment & Opportunity Center
Alternative School
1049 Couser Blvd
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1431
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1431
Grades: 7-10
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Larry Brown School
Alternative School
1508 Campbell Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 7-8
| 2 students
Atascosa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Atascosa Co Alter (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1508 Campbell
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 7-10
| 7 students
Atascosa County Alter (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1508 Campbell St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Atascosa County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1508 Campbell St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 851-0795
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 851-0795
Grades: 9-11
| 1 students
Bigfoot Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
901 River St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(361) 274-3315
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(361) 274-3315
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-11
| 18 students
Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
15437 Cottage St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 769-2925
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 8
| n/a students
1208 Jolly St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1310
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1310
Grades: 5-6
| 494 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
25 East Fifth St
Leming, TX 78050
(830) 281-3267
Leming, TX 78050
(830) 281-3267
Grades: PK
| 165 students
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, Jourdanton Daep and Lytle Daep.
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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