For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,532 students in Baytown, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Baytown, TX are E F Green Junior School, Gentry J High School and Cedar Bayou J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baytown, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Baytown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Baytown, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E F Green Junior School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5737 E Wallisville Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Gentry J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1919 E Archer Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4590
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4590
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Bayou J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Elvinta St
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4570
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4570
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Highlands J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1212 E Wallisville Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4695
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4695
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Horace Mann J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Hwy 146
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4585
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4585
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Baytown J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7707 Bayway Dr
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4560
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4560
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
5950 N Main
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 421-4488
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 421-4488
Gr: 3-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
High Point School
Alternative School
4544 Interstate 10 E
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
401 Jones Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4630
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4630
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Baytown, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Baytown, TX include E F Green Junior School, Gentry J High School and Cedar Bayou J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Baytown?
9 public middle schools are located in Baytown.
What is the racial composition of students in Baytown?
Baytown public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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