For the 2026-27 school year, there are 40 public middle schools serving 47,534 students in Fort Bend County, TX. The top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Bend County, TX are Stafford Stem Magnet Academy, Seven Lakes J High School and Fort Settlement Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Bend County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Fort Bend County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fort Bend County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Gr: 3-11 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Seven Lakes J High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6026 Katy Gaston Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Fort Settlement Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5440 Elkins Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6440
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6440
Gr: 6-8 | 1,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Beckendorff J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8200 Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8800
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Tays J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26721 Hawks Prairie Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2400
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Sartartia Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8125 Homeward Way
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6310
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6310
Gr: 6-8 | 1,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Cinco Ranch J High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23420 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7300
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Woodcreek J High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1801 Wood Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-0800
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-0800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Katy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21650 Bellaire Blvd
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 392-9000
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 392-9000
Gr: 8-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Harmony School Of Excellence - Sugar Land
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1428 Eldridge Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(832) 532-0728
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(832) 532-0728
Gr: K-8 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Harmony Science Academy-katy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22400 Grand Corner Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-3926
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-3926
Gr: PK-7 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Macario Garcia Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18550 Old Richmond Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-3160
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-3160
Gr: 6-8 | 1,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Reading Junior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8101 Fm762
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4400
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,603 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
First Colony Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3225 Austin Pkwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-3240
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Quail Valley Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3019 Fm 1092
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3600
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Needville J High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16430 Hwy 36 S
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4250
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4250
Gr: 7-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Dean Leaman Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9320 Charger Way
Fulshear, TX 77441
(832) 223-5200
Fulshear, TX 77441
(832) 223-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 2,888 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
James Bowie Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Plantation Dr
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 327-6200
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 327-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Briscoe Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 Fm 723
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4000
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 2,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Sst Sugarland
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10007 Clodine Rd
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 277-7923
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 277-7923
Gr: PK-7 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Billy Baines Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Sienna Ranch Rd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-6870
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-6870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Dulles Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dulles Ave
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-5750
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Ronald Thornton Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1909 Waters Lake Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-3870
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-3870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,760 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
Yes Prep - Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4411 Anderson Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 967-9200
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 967-9200
Gr: 6-12 | 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Sugar Land Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 Seventh St
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-3080
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
David Crockett Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19001 Beechnut
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 634-6380
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 634-6380
Gr: 6-8 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Kipp Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15022 Old Richmond Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(832) 230-0573
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(832) 230-0573
Gr: 6-10 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2828.
Harry Wright Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Koeblen Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-6000
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2929.
Kipp Journey Collegiate School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14030 Florence Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 900-0490
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 900-0490
Gr: 6-11 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Lamar Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4814 Mustang Ave
Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 223-3200
Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 223-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3131.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1424 Constitution Ave
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9215
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9215
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Lake Olympia Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Lake Olympia Pkwy
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3520
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3520
Gr: 6-8 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
George Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Airport Rd
Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 223-3600
Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 223-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Missouri City Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Martin Ln
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-3440
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-3440
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Reagan K-8 Educational Center
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4842 Anderson Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 556-9575
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 556-9575
Gr: K-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Fort Bend County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4400 Austin Pkwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4001
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
6241 Mc Hard Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-4520
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-4520
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
15817 Blue Ridge Rd
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-4560
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Community Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
710 Houston St
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-0960
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-0960
Gr: 5-9 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Depelchin-richmond (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
704 S 7th St
Richmond, TX 77469
(512) 633-0795
Richmond, TX 77469
(512) 633-0795
Gr: 4-7 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
630 Dulles Ave
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-5830
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-5830
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Fort Bend County Alter Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
16227 Hwy 36
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4308
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4308
Gr: 10
Fort Bend County Alter Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1625 Staffordshire Rd
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
4240 Fm 723
Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 223-4100
Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 223-4100
Gr: 6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
7860 W Fuqua
Missouri City, TX 77489
(713) 541-1057
Missouri City, TX 77489
(713) 541-1057
Gr: PK-3 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
M R Wood Center For Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
138 Ave F
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-3320
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-3320
Gr: 3-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
4700 Ave N
Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 223-3700
Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 223-3700
Gr: 6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
P O Box 412
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-5300
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-5300
Gr: 3-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
7901 Fm 762
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4500
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4500
Gr: 6 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
2601 Farm Rd 2919
Kendleton, TX 77451
(979) 532-2855
Kendleton, TX 77451
(979) 532-2855
Gr: PK-6
The Preparatory Academy Of Houston (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
12525 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 721-6905
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 721-6905
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6015 W Ridgecreek Dr
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-4840
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-4840
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Stafford Adjustment Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1625 Staffordshire
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9280
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9280
Gr: 6-12
1625 Staffordshire
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 208-6100
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 208-6100
Gr: 5-6
13707 Jess Pirtle Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-4440
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
104 Industrial Blvd B2
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 313-1133
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 313-1133
Gr: 3-10 | 2,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Trinity Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5638 Kingsland Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-7505
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-7505
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Bend County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Bend County, TX include Stafford Stem Magnet Academy, Seven Lakes J High School and Fort Settlement Middle School. Fort Bend County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public middle schools are located in Fort Bend County?
42 public middle schools are located in Fort Bend County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Bend County?
Fort Bend County public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fort Bend County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fort Bend County include: Ronald Thornton Middle School vs. Billy Baines Middle School, Fort Settlement Middle School vs. First Colony Middle School, First Colony Middle School vs. Fort Settlement Middle School
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