For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 public middle schools serving 21,092 students in Galveston County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Galveston County, TX are League City Intermediate School, Friendswood J High School and Westbrook Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galveston County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Galveston County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Galveston County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
League City Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2588 Webster
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3400
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Friendswood J High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Manison Pkwy
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 996-6200
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 996-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Westbrook Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 W El Dorado Blvd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3800
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Victory Lakes Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2880 W Walker
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3700
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Bayside Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4430 Village Way
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3000
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Creekside Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4320 W Main St
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3500
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12850 Fm 3436 Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 309-3600
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 309-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Brookside Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3535 E Fm 528
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3600
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5001 Ave U
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
High Island School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2113 6th St
High Island, TX 77623
(409) 257-5276
High Island, TX 77623
(409) 257-5276
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Galveston Co Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Santa Fe J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4132 Warpath Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9304
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9304
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Clear Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2451 E Main St
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-2300
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Crenshaw El And Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Hwy 87
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6350
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6350
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Blocker Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 9th Ave N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 916-0700
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 916-0700
Gr: 7-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Odyssey Academy - Texas City
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Emmett F Lowry Expwy Ste
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 978-8015
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 978-8015
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
R D Mcadams J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11415 Hughes Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Aim College & Career Prep
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6302
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6302
Gr: 8-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2020.
Central Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3014 Sealy Ave
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Gr: 7-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2121.
Crosby Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Fm 2004
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6542
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6542
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Dickinson Continuation Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Oak Park
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Gr: 8-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2412 61st St
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Gr: PK-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Giles Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7451 Monticello
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 938-4286
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 938-4286
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Academic Counseling And Transition Academy
Alternative School
915 Sheldon Rd
League City, TX 77573
(281) 452-8002
League City, TX 77573
(281) 452-8002
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Alternative Program (Cap)
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
11611 Central Park Blvd
Texas City, TX 77591
(281) 309-3800
Texas City, TX 77591
(281) 309-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3904 Ave T
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Gr: 8-11 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Texas City J J A E P
Alternative School
6101 Attwater Ave
Texas City, TX 77592
(409) 770-5947
Texas City, TX 77592
(409) 770-5947
Gr: 8-10 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodrow Wilson Daep
Alternative School
1508 6th St N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 916-0280
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 916-0280
Gr: 5-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Galveston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aim Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1110 21st St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-1576
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-1576
Gr: 5-8
5200 Ave N
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7022
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7022
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 445:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Bay Area Charter Middle School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
102 E Walker St
League City, TX 77573
(281) 316-8866
League City, TX 77573
(281) 316-8866
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
4116 Ave North 1/2
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7633
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7633
Gr: PK-4
Coastal Alternative Program (Cap) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Gr: 8-11 | 4 students
Coastal Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
300 14th Ave N
Texas City, TX 77590
(281) 284-0000
Texas City, TX 77590
(281) 284-0000
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
1120 21st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6900
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6900
Gr: 7-9 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Daep High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1730 Scott St
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 938-4251
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 938-4251
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
100 Lake Rd
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-3020
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-3020
Gr: PK-K | 509 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Ed White Memorial High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
218 E Main St
League City, TX 77574
(281) 316-0001
League City, TX 77574
(281) 316-0001
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
4133 Warpath Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9704
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9704
Gr: 4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
4135 Warpath Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9404
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9404
Gr: 5-6 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Galveston Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1110 Moody
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-0270
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-0270
Gr: 6-12
Galveston County J J A E P (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6105 Attwater Ave
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 938-4251
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 938-4251
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Galveston County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
302 Laurel Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-1267
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-1267
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Galveston County J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7801 Neville
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6545
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6545
Gr: 8 | 1 student
2401 Magnolia St
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-6321
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-6321
Gr: 1-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
600 Wisteria Dr
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-8043
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-8043
Gr: 1-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
La Marque Educational Alternative Preparatory School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
397 Duroux
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 938-4251
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 938-4251
Gr: 8-12
1431 Bayou Rd
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 938-4286
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 938-4286
Gr: 5-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
397 Duroux
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 938-7250
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 938-7250
Gr: 7-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
P O Box 7
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-6241
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-6241
Gr: 1-5 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Parker Elementary Daep (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-5257
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-5257
Gr: K-6 | 1 student
5130 Casey
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-8369
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-8369
Gr: K-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
1217 Vauthier
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 908-5056
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 908-5056
Gr: 6-10 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
1110 Moody Ave
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5759
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5759
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
529 North Westward
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 935-2891
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 935-2891
Gr: 1-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Student Alter Instr Lrn School(Sails) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2915 81st
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-8962
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-8962
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Galveston County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Galveston County, TX include League City Intermediate School, Friendswood J High School and Westbrook Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Galveston County?
28 public middle schools are located in Galveston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Galveston County?
Galveston County public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% 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 Galveston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Galveston County include: Clear Creek Intermediate School vs. Bayside Intermediate School, Crosby Middle School vs. Santa Fe J High School, Brookside Intermediate School vs. Westbrook Intermediate School
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