For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,255 students in 78408, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78408, TX are Rise Academy, Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design and Driscoll Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78408 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78408, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78408, TX Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Battlin Buc Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-5100
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 1,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Driscoll Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Kenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-4660
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-4660
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
78408, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cesar E Chavez Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4613 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 561-5651
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 561-5651
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78408, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78408, TX include Rise Academy, Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design and Driscoll Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78408?
3 public middle schools are located in 78408.
What is the racial composition of students in 78408?
78408 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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