For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,060 students in La Porte, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Porte, TX are Lomax J High School and La Porte J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Porte, 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 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in La Porte have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 La Porte, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lomax J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9801 N Ave L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6701
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6701
Gr: 7-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
La Porte J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6600
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
La Porte, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boys And Girls Harbor Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
514 Bayridge Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
Gr: K-8
Highpoint - Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1002 San Jacinto St
La Porte, TX 77571
(713) 604-6906
La Porte, TX 77571
(713) 604-6906
Gr: 9-11 | 2 students
Jjaep Disciplinary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1002 San Jacinto St
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6906
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6906
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Porte, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Porte, TX include Lomax J High School and La Porte J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Porte?
2 public middle schools are located in La Porte.
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte?
La Porte public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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