For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 655 students in Duval County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Duval County, TX are Bernarda Jaime J High School, Ramirez Elementary School and Lucy Aragon J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Duval County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernarda Jaime J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe St
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10492 School St
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Gr: PK-7 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Lucy Aragon J High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Benavides Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Eagle Dr
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Duval County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
609 West Labbe St
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Gr: 3-5
Freer Alter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1106 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Duval County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Duval County, TX include Bernarda Jaime J High School, Ramirez Elementary School and Lucy Aragon J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Duval County?
4 public middle schools are located in Duval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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