For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 10,850 students in Midland County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Midland County, TX are Early College H S At Midland College, Young Women's Leadership Academy and Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Midland County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Midland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Midland County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Early College H S At Midland College, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Midland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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%
Rank: #99.
Midland Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 W Missouri
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Rank: #1010.
Viola M Coleman High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Golf Course Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Legacy High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Neely Ave
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 689-1600
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 689-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Midland High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,577 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Richard Milburn Academy Midland
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1305 N Midland Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 203-9829
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 203-9829
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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 high schools in Midland County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Midland County, TX include Early College H S At Midland College, Young Women's Leadership Academy and Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public high schools are located in Midland County?
13 public high schools are located in Midland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Midland County?
Midland County public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Midland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Midland County include: Legacy High School vs. Midland High School, Midland High School vs. Legacy High School, Viola M Coleman High School vs. Midland High School
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