For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,693 students in Grimes County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grimes County, TX are Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School, Iola High School and Richards High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grimes County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Grimes County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Grimes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1345 Fm 149 W
Anderson, TX 77830
(936) 873-4550
Anderson, TX 77830
(936) 873-4550
Gr: 6-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Iola High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7282 Ft Worth St
Iola, TX 77861
(936) 394-2361
Iola, TX 77861
(936) 394-2361
Gr: 6-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Richards High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9477 Panther Dr
Richards, TX 77873
(936) 851-2364
Richards, TX 77873
(936) 851-2364
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Navasota J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9038 Hwy 90 S
Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-4225
Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Grimes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Navasota Educational Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1604 Stacy
Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-4222
Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-4222
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
203 Brosig Ave
Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-4275
Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-4275
Gr: 4-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Project Readyat Navasota Educational Learning Cter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1604 Stacy
Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-4222
Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-4222
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
9477 Panther Dr
Richards, TX 77873
(936) 851-2364
Richards, TX 77873
(936) 851-2364
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Success Academy At Carver Lear (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 511
Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-4222
Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-4222
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grimes County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grimes County, TX include Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School, Iola High School and Richards High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grimes County?
4 public middle schools are located in Grimes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grimes County?
Grimes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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