For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,436 students in Medina County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Medina County, TX are D'hanis School, Medina Valley Middle School and Devine Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medina County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Medina County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Medina County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D'hanis School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6751 Cr 5216
D Hanis, TX 78850
(830) 364-4020
D Hanis, TX 78850
(830) 364-4020
Gr: PK-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Medina Valley Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8395 Fm 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Devine Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cardinal
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0695
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0695
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Mcdowell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 27th St S
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Natalia J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Devine Daep School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 W College
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0795
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0795
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Medina County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8557 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students
Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2516 Mchaughten
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Gr: 8-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1000 Houston St
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Gr: PK-K | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
P O Box 280
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 985-3732
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 985-3732
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Medina County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Medina County, TX include D'hanis School, Medina Valley Middle School and Devine Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Medina County?
6 public middle schools are located in Medina County.
What is the racial composition of students in Medina County?
Medina County public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% 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 Medina County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Medina County include: Devine Middle School vs. Mcdowell Middle School, Mcdowell Middle School vs. D'hanis School, D'hanis School vs. Mcdowell Middle School
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