For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 790 students in Colorado County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Colorado County, TX are Weimar J High School, Columbus J High School and Rice Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Colorado County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Colorado County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weimar J High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 N W St
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9515
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9515
Grades: 5-8
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 N Rampart St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Rice Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1093 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Colorado County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Colorado County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
7674 Pechacek Rd
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Grades: 4-12
| 20 students
P O Box 338
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
(979) 234-3587
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
(979) 234-3587
Grades: PK-4
| 398 students
Rice Aep Middle School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Grades: 6-7
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Colorado County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Colorado County, TX include Weimar J High School, Columbus J High School and Rice Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Colorado County?
3 public middle schools are located in Colorado County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado County?
Colorado County public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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