For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,202 students in Bastrop County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bastrop County, TX are Bastrop Middle School, Smithville J High School and Elgin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bastrop County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Bastrop County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bastrop County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bastrop Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Grades: 7-9
| 864 students
Rank: #22.
Smithville J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
287 Hwy 95 S
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Elgin Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1351 N Ave C
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3382
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3382
Grades: 7-8
| 774 students
Rank: #44.
Mcdade High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: #55.
Cedar Creek Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Voss Pkwy
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7425
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7425
Grades: 7-8
| 1,039 students
Bastrop County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
906 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
902 West 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Grades: 3-5
| 281 students
Fruit Of Excellence School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1093 Nighway 304
Bastrop, TX 78602
(713) 875-3703
Bastrop, TX 78602
(713) 875-3703
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Gateway School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1019 Lovers Ln
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Mcdade Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Grades: 10
| n/a students
Woodside Trails (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1302 Park Rd 1c
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Grades: 1-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bastrop County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bastrop County, TX include Bastrop Middle School, Smithville J High School and Elgin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bastrop County, TX?
5 public middle schools are located in Bastrop County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Bastrop County, TX?
Bastrop County, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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