For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 9,269 students in Johnson County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, TX are Steam Middle School, Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School and Grandview J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steam Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 S W Hillside Dr
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1500
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2845 Fm 731
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Grandview J High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 S 5th St
Grandview, TX 76050
(817) 866-4660
Grandview, TX 76050
(817) 866-4660
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Game Development Design School At Burleson Isd
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Sw Wilshire Blvd
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1700
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
R C Loflin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6801 Cr 1902
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Keene J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Charger Dr
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5311
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5311
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Nick Kerr Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1320 E Hidden Creek Pkwy
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0750
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,205 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Hughes Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 S W Thomas St
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0600
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 S Cleburne Whitney Rd
Rio Vista, TX 76093
(817) 760-0766
Rio Vista, TX 76093
(817) 760-0766
Gr: 6-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Country Club
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1500
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1500
Gr: 5-7 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Alvarado J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Cummings
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6840
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Ad Wheat Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Woodard Ave
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1300
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Venus Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Dr
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3358
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3358
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
9401 N Hwy 171
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4340
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4340
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
J J A E P
Alternative School
505 N Ridgeway Ste 100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-1100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-1100
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Alternative Educational Program/venus
Alternative School
100 Student Dr
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3448
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3448
Gr: 7-10 | 1 student
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
404 Charger Dr
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5226
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5226
Gr: 9-12
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3625 Hwy 67 East
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5370
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5370
Alvarado Isd Accelerated Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1301 S Pkwy
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6800
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6800
Gr: 10-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Decisions Alternative Learning Campus (Dalc) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
303 West Third St
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3077
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3077
Gr: 9-12
9401 N Hwy 171
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4340
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4340
Gr: 7-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Grandview Isd Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1009 Carroll St
Grandview, TX 76050
(817) 866-4520
Grandview, TX 76050
(817) 866-4520
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Johnson County Jjaep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1160 Sw Wilshire Blvd
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1000
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1000
Gr: 9-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Juvenile Justice Alternative (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1102 E Kilpatrick Ste C
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6800
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6800
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Kauffman Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1108 N Anglin
Cleburne, TX 76033
(682) 459-2800
Cleburne, TX 76033
(682) 459-2800
Gr: 5-12
400 E Fourth St
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 645-1570
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 645-1570
Gr: 4-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Keene Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3625 C Hwy 67 E
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5370
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5370
Gr: 9
Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3225 E Hwy 67
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 645-2688
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 645-2688
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
425 N Granbury St
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 556-5660
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 556-5660
Gr: PK-K | 292 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rio Vista Isd Jjaep (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1102 E Kilpatrick Ste C
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-6070
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-6070
Gr: 11 | 1 student
810 E Willingham
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-5630
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-5630
Gr: PK-K | 426 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, TX include Steam Middle School, Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School and Grandview J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Johnson County?
17 public middle schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% 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 Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Johnson County include: Ad Wheat Middle School vs. Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School, Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School vs. Ad Wheat Middle School, Steam Middle School vs. Nick Kerr Middle School
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