For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 8,412 students in Richmond, TX. The top ranked public middle schools in Richmond, TX are Harmony School Of Innovation - Katy, Reading Junior High School and Briscoe Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Richmond, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Katy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21650 Bellaire Blvd
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 392-9000
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 392-9000
Grades: 8-12
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Reading Junior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8101 Fm762
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4400
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,538 students
Rank: #33.
Briscoe Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 Fm 723
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4000
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,962 students
Rank: #44.
James Bowie Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Plantation Dr
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 327-6200
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 327-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,472 students
Rank: #55.
David Crockett Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19001 Beechnut
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 634-6380
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 634-6380
Grades: 6-8
| 1,284 students
Rank: #66.
Harry Wright Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Koeblen Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-6000
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,334 students
Rank: #77.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
122 Golfview
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 633-7312
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 633-7312
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Richmond, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
710 Houston St
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-0960
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-0960
Grades: 5-9
| 11 students
Depelchin-richmond (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
704 S 7th St
Richmond, TX 77469
(512) 633-0795
Richmond, TX 77469
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 4-7
| 11 students
7901 Fm 762
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4500
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4500
Grades: 6
| 679 students
702 South 7th
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 342-4906
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 342-4906
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Richmond, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Richmond, TX include Harmony School Of Innovation - Katy, Reading Junior High School and Briscoe Junior High School. Richmond has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public middle schools are located in Richmond?
7 public middle schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Richmond include: David Crockett Middle School vs. James Bowie Middle School, Briscoe Junior High School vs. James Bowie Middle School, Reading Junior High School vs. Briscoe Junior High School
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