Best Frio County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 611 students in Frio County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Frio County, TX are Mary Harper Middle School and Pearsall J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frio County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Frio County 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 Public Middle Schools in Frio County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Harper Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
240 W Fm 117
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-2195
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Pearsall J High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
607 E Alabama St
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Frio County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Frio County, TX include Mary Harper Middle School and Pearsall J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Frio County?
2 public middle schools are located in Frio County.
What is the racial composition of students in Frio County?
Frio County 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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