For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,618 students in Bee County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bee County, TX are Pawnee El / J H/hs, Skidmore-tynan J High School and Pettus Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bee County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Bee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Bee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawnee El / J H/hs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6229 Fm 798
Pawnee, TX 78145
(361) 456-7256
Pawnee, TX 78145
(361) 456-7256
Gr: PK-11 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Skidmore-tynan J High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N 8th St
Skidmore, TX 78389
(361) 287-3426
Skidmore, TX 78389
(361) 287-3426
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Pettus Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N May
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Gr: 6-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Moreno J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Minnesota St
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 358-6262
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 358-6262
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bee County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bee County, TX include Pawnee El / J H/hs, Skidmore-tynan J High School and Pettus Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Bee County?
4 public middle schools are located in Bee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bee County?
Bee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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