For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,911 students in Randall County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Randall County, TX are Canyon J High School, West Plains J High School and Bonham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randall County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Randall County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Randall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 9th Ave
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2700
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2700
Gr: 7-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
West Plains J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 W Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2420
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2420
Gr: 7-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 S W 49th
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3100
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1808 Wimberly Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3000
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Fannin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4627 S Rusk
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-3500
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Youth Ctr Of High Plains
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9300 S Georgia
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2450
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2450
Gr: 4-11 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
5540 Attebury Rd
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 510-2060
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 510-2060
Gr: 7-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Randall County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Randall County, TX include Canyon J High School, West Plains J High School and Bonham Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Randall County?
7 public middle schools are located in Randall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randall County?
Randall County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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