For the 2026-27 school year, there are 37 public middle schools serving 22,136 students in Bell County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bell County, TX are Holland Middle School, Lake Belton Middle School and Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Bell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bell County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Hackberry Rd
Holland, TX 76534
(254) 657-2224
Holland, TX 76534
(254) 657-2224
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lake Belton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2900
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Academy Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 E Main St
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-4201
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-4201
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 Eagle Dr
Rogers, TX 76569
(254) 642-3011
Rogers, TX 76569
(254) 642-3011
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Leo Adams Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1069 Eagle Blvd
Temple, TX 76502
(817) 541-8000
Temple, TX 76502
(817) 541-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Raymond Mays Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 W Main
Troy, TX 76579
(254) 938-2543
Troy, TX 76579
(254) 938-2543
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Salado Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1169 Williams Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E Iowa Dr
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6580
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6580
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Nolan Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Warriors Path Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1150
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
North Belton Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7907 Prairie View Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5200
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Midway Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-6600
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Audie Murphy Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53393 Sun Dance Dr
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6530
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6530
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2800
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Nolan Creek School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 E Ave C
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4491
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4491
Gr: K-7 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Charles E Patterson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8383 W Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7100
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Roy J Smith Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Brushy Creek Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1050
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1050
Gr: 6-8 | 1,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Priority Charter Schools Temple
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7177 Airport Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Travis Science Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 S 25th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6300
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2020.
Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2205 Fm 3046
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 238-8231
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 238-8231
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2121.
Live Oak Ridge Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Robinett Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2490
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2490
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Liberty Hill Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Kit Carson Trl
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1370
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1370
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N Third St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6444
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6444
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
Eastern Hills Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Indian Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1100
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
South Belton Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Sagebrush
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3000
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Rancier Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1250
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Bartlett Schools
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 N Robinson
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-4247
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-4247
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2828.
Palo Alto Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1200
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
Manor Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 S W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1310
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1310
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3030.
Cedar Crest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(915) 238-7028
Belton, TX 76513
(915) 238-7028
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Adventhealth School
Alternative School
2201 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-0251
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-0251
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Bell County Alternative School
Alternative School
706 E Rio Poco
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-3505
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-3505
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bell County Daep
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Rogers, TX 76569
(254) 642-3802
Rogers, TX 76569
(254) 642-3802
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
District Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
302 N Blair St
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2670
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2670
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
200 N Ws Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-0006
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-0006
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Bell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Jjaep (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
704 E Main St
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-4304
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-4304
Gr: 7
P O Box 170
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-3353
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-3353
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Bell County Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
706 E Rio Poco
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 657-0175
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 657-0175
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave Building 10
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
306 College Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Gr: K-12
Bell County Juv Det Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Gr: 6-11 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1704 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4840
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4840
Gr: 5-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
400 N Wall
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4800
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Cedar Crest Tcs (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3500 South Ih 35
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4071
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4071
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Cedar Park Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
201 Buttercup Creek Blvd
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 331-2980
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 331-2980
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
2200 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Creekview Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
405 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
52425 Muskogee Rd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1620
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1620
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
701 Whitlow Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
1020 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Georgetown Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
302 Serenada
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 863-9236
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 863-9236
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Killeen Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3209 Atkinson Ave
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 245-9787
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 245-9787
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
902 Rev R A Abercombie Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 73%
1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1500 W Central Tx Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
575 Salado School Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Gr: PK-5
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Gr: 3-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Scott & White Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Gr: 7-10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1050
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1050
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1517 Barbara Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Gr: 5-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
510 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Gr: PK-2 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Show 6 more closed public schools in Bell County, TX (out of 41 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bell County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bell County, TX include Holland Middle School, Lake Belton Middle School and Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bell County?
36 public middle schools are located in Bell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bell County?
Bell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bell County include: Lamar Middle School vs. Bonham Middle School, Bonham Middle School vs. Lamar Middle School, Raymond Mays Middle School vs. Academy Middle School
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