For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 9,233 students in Midland County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Midland County, TX are Young Women's Leadership Academy, Midland Academy Charter School 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Midland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Midland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 6-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
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 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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) 688-4540
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 688-4540
Gr: 8-9 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #44.
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 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Abell J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Heritage Blvd
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-2600
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
San Jacinto J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N N St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3800
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Idea Travis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Gr: PK-10 | 1,298 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Goddard J High School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Haynes Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-3600
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Alamo J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3800 W Storey Ave
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-2800
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-2800
Gr: 7-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Texas Leadership Of Midland
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Thomas Ave
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 242-7117
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 242-7117
Gr: K-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Midland High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,718 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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 middle schools in Midland County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Midland County, TX include Young Women's Leadership Academy, Midland Academy Charter School and Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Midland County?
11 public middle schools are located in Midland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Midland County?
Midland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Midland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Midland County include: Alamo J High School vs. Abell J High School, Goddard J High School vs. Abell J High School, Abell J High School vs. Goddard J High School
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