For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,207 students in Caldwell County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Caldwell County, TX are Gilbert Gerdes J High School, Lockhart J High School and Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Caldwell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilbert Gerdes J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 E Bowie St
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Lockhart J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 City Line Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0770
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0770
Gr: 6-8 | 1,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
896 Robin Ranch Rd Bldg 9
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Gr: 5-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Lea Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6910 Hwy 80
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Caldwell County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Caldwell County, TX include Gilbert Gerdes J High School, Lockhart J High School and Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Caldwell County?
6 public middle schools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Caldwell County include: Gilbert Gerdes J High School vs. Lockhart J High School, Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus vs. Lockhart J High School, Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus vs. Gilbert Gerdes J High School
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