For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,899 students in Jim Wells County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jim Wells County, TX are Orange Grove J High School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School and Adams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jim Wells County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Jim Wells County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Jim Wells County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange Grove J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Theil St
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2323
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2323
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 Badger Ln
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2055
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2055
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Premont Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Elaine St
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: 6-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jim Wells County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jim Wells County, TX include Orange Grove J High School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School and Adams Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jim Wells County?
4 public middle schools are located in Jim Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jim Wells County?
Jim Wells County public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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