For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,811 students in Coryell County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Coryell County, TX are S C Lee J High School, Gatesville J High School and Oglesby School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coryell County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Coryell County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Coryell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
S C Lee J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1205 Courtney Ln
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 542-7877
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 542-7877
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Rank: #22.
Gatesville J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 S Lovers Ln
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8271
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8271
Grades: 7-8
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Oglesby School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 College Ave
Oglesby, TX 76561
(254) 456-2271
Oglesby, TX 76561
(254) 456-2271
Grades: PK-12
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Copperas Cove J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 Sunny St
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-6959
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-6959
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #55.
Evant High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
339 Memory Ln
Evant, TX 76525
(254) 471-3160
Evant, TX 76525
(254) 471-3160
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #66.
Jonesboro School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14909 E St Hwy 36
Jonesboro, TX 76538
(254) 463-2111
Jonesboro, TX 76538
(254) 463-2111
Grades: PK-12
| 319 students
Coryell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 Turner
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-2850
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-2850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1120 Risen Star Ln
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-1902
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-1902
Grades: PK-4
| 474 students
905 Courtney St
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 542-1001
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 542-1001
Grades: PK-4
| 441 students
710 S 5th St
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-4530
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-4530
Grades: PK-4
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Coryell County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Coryell County, TX include S C Lee J High School, Gatesville J High School and Oglesby School.
How many public middle schools are located in Coryell County?
6 public middle schools are located in Coryell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coryell County?
Coryell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% 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 Coryell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Coryell County include: Jonesboro School vs. Oglesby School
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