For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,267 students in Orange County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, TX are Bridge City Middle School, Orangefield J High School and Vidor J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Orange County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridge City Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Bower Dr
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1700
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Orangefield J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7745 Sandbar Rd
Orangefield, TX 77639
(409) 735-6737
Orangefield, TX 77639
(409) 735-6737
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Vidor J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
945 N Tram Rd
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8970
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8970
Gr: 7-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Little Cypress J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6765 F M 1130
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 883-2317
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 883-2317
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Deweyville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
171 Hwy 12 W
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 746-2685
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 746-2685
Gr: 6-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Mauriceville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19952 F M 1130
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 745-3970
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 745-3970
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
West Orange-stark Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 W Green Ave
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5520
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5520
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aim Center High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
690 Orange St
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8780
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8780
Gr: 10-12
P O Box 1107
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5430
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5430
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1035 West Round Bunch Rd
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1600
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1600
Gr: PK-K | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Little Cypress-mauriceville Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7565 Hwy 87 N
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 883-2232
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 883-2232
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students
Oisd Daep Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2690 Texas Ave
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-5337
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-5337
Gr: 9-11 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
West Orange-cove Ed Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 1107
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5605
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5605
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 56%
P O Box 1107
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5415
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5415
Gr: 5-6 | 488 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, TX include Bridge City Middle School, Orangefield J High School and Vidor J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Orange County?
7 public middle schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Orange County include: Bridge City Middle School vs. Little Cypress J High School, Orangefield J High School vs. Little Cypress J High School, Mauriceville Middle School vs. Little Cypress J High School
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