For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 4,003 students in 79735, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in 79735, TX is Fort Stockton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79735 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79735, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79735, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Stockton Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W 5th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Gr: K-8 | 3,515 students Minority enrollment: 75%
79735, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Butz Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
101 W Division St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4121
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4121
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 79735, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 79735, TX include Fort Stockton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79735?
2 public middle schools are located in 79735.
What is the racial composition of students in 79735?
79735 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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