For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 724 students in Jones County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jones County, TX are Stamford Middle School, Anson Middle School and Lueders-avoca El/j High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Jones County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stamford Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Anson Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Ave M
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2771
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2771
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Lueders-avoca El/j High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
334 Vandeventer St
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Hawley Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Ave H
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2070
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2070
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Hamlin Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 S W Ave F
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3624
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3624
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
250 S W Ave F
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-2261
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
334 S Mcharg
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553
(915) 773-2651
Stamford, TX 79553
(915) 773-2651
Gr: 4-6 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Wetherbee High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-4033
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-4033
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jones County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jones County, TX include Stamford Middle School, Anson Middle School and Lueders-avoca El/j High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jones County?
5 public middle schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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