For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,416 students in 78582, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78582, TX are Grulla High School, Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory and Veterans Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78582 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78582, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78582, TX Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grulla High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6884 E Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4294
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4294
Gr: 8-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Veterans Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4828
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4828
Gr: 6-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Grulla Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4335
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4335
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Ringgold Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
144 Fm 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4462
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4462
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78582, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78582, TX include Grulla High School, Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory and Veterans Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78582?
5 public middle schools are located in 78582.
What is the racial composition of students in 78582?
78582 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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