For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,549 students in Pearland, TX. The top-ranked public middle schools in Pearland, TX are Berry Miller J High School, Pearland J H West and Pearland J H East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearland, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Pearland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Pearland, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berry Miller J High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3301 Manvel Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 997-3900
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 997-3900
Gr: 7-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Pearland J H West
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2337 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Gr: 7-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Pearland J H East
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Gr: 7-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Pearland J H South
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4719 Bailey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1500
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N Grand Blvd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2500
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Pearland, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2316 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
3775 South Main
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Gr: 9 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pearland, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pearland, TX include Berry Miller J High School, Pearland J H West and Pearland J H East. Pearland has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public middle schools are located in Pearland?
5 public middle schools are located in Pearland.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearland?
Pearland public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% 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 Pearland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pearland include: Pearland J H South vs. Pearland J H East, Pearland J H West vs. Pearland J H East, Pearland J H East vs. Pearland J H South
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