For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 286 students in Bailey County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Bailey County, TX is Watson J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bailey County, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Bailey County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Bailey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watson J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W F
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bailey County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bailey County, TX include Watson J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bailey County?
1 public middle schools are located in Bailey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bailey County?
Bailey County public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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