For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 857 students in 79045, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79045, TX are Hereford Preparatory Academy and Hereford J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79045 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79045, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79045, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hereford Preparatory Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Ste B
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Gr: 8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Hereford J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Gr: 6-7 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
79045, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hereford Center For Accelerated Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
241 Ave H
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Gr: 9-12
711 Park Ave
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Gr: PK | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
615 Columbia Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79045, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79045, TX include Hereford Preparatory Academy and Hereford J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79045?
2 public middle schools are located in 79045.
What is the racial composition of students in 79045?
79045 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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