For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 4,294 students in 77581, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 77581, TX are Pearland J H West, Pearland J H East and Glenda Dawson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77581 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77581, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77581, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearland J H West
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2337 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Grades: 7-8
| 932 students
Rank: #22.
Pearland J H East
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Grades: 7-8
| 814 students
Rank: #33.
Glenda Dawson High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2050 Cullen Blvd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Grades: 8-12
| 2,548 students
77581, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2316 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1928 N Main
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3775 South Main
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Grades: 9
| 844 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 77581, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 77581, TX include Pearland J H West, Pearland J H East and Glenda Dawson High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77581?
3 public middle schools are located in 77581.
What is the racial composition of students in 77581?
77581 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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