For the 2025 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 32,537 students in Midland County, TX (there are 13 private schools, serving 3,909 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Midland County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Midland County, TX are Carver Center, Early College H S At Midland College and Young Women's Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Midland County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Midland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Midland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carver Center
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1300 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Gr: 1-6 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Early College H S At Midland College
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3600 N Garfield Allison Fine A
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 685-4641
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 685-4641
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Gr: 6-11 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 Elk
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Moss Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6700
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5306 Whitman St
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7900
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7900
Gr: PK-6 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Barbara Fasken Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5806 Val Verde
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-8400
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 964 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
General Tommy Franks Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 877 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 Riverfront Dr
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 240-8500
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 240-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 716 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Greenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2719 Fm 1379
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 683-6461
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 683-6461
Gr: 3-5 | 758 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W Louisiana Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Gr: 5-11 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Rusk Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2601 Wedgewood St
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-7800
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-7800
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Greathouse Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5107 Greathouse Ave
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-6900
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 897 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1616.
James R Brooks Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2511 Fm 1379
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 683-6461
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 683-6461
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Fm 1379
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 683-6461
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 683-6461
Gr: 9-12 | 848 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Graceland Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7000
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Fannin Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Fannin Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6800
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2020.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Norwood St
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-7600
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
Pease Communications/technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E Magnolia Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7700
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Abell J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Heritage Blvd
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 689-6204
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 689-6204
Gr: 7-8 | 1,094 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Preston Dr
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-6300
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2424.
San Jacinto J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N N St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1350
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1350
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2525.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
909 Bonham St
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-6000
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 706 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2626.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Hwy 307
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 253-6700
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 253-6700
Gr: PK-2 | 852 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2727.
Idea Travis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-1000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-1000
Gr: PK-9 | 1,195 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Midland Freshman High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1200
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1200
Gr: 9 | 856 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2929.
Milam Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Dormard Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7500
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Goddard J High School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Haynes Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 689-1300
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 689-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 1,063 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Cedar Spring Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7400
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4919 Shadylane Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7200
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
South Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Dakota Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8100
Gr: PK-6 | 607 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Legacy Freshman High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Oak Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 689-1250
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 689-1250
Gr: 9 | 871 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3535.
Alamo J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3800 W Storey Ave
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 689-1700
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 689-1700
Gr: 7-12 | 796 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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Midland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
805 Elk Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Gr: K-6 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
702 South Jackson St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Gr: PK | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
10800 Hwy 307
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 685-7819
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 685-7819
Gr: 4-6 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Midland Excel Campus High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1234
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1234
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Richard Milburn Academy Midland (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3303 W Illinois 14
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 522-7200
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 522-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Washington Stem Academy (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Gr: K-6 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2101 West Missouri Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Gr: PK | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Midland County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Midland County, TX include Carver Center, Early College H S At Midland College and Young Women's Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in Midland County?
46 public schools are located in Midland County.
What percentage of students in Midland County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Midland County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Midland County?
Midland County public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Midland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Midland County include: Legacy High School vs. Midland High School, Midland High School vs. Legacy High School, Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School vs. Barbara Fasken Elementary School
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