For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 652 students in Plainview, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Plainview, TX is Hale County Jjaep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainview, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Plainview have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Plainview, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hale County Jjaep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Gr: 6-11 | 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Gr: 7-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Plainview, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Gr: 6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Ash High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
707 Canyon St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Gr: 7-9 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
2500 West 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Gr: 8-9 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Hale County Jjaep High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
122 E 6th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271
Gr: 7-12
1800 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Gr: 5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Slaton Daep High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1200 Houston
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Gr: 7-10 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Plainview, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Plainview, TX include Hale County Jjaep.
How many public middle schools are located in Plainview?
2 public middle schools are located in Plainview.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview?
Plainview public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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