For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,891 students in Rockwall, TX. The top ranked public middle schools in Rockwall, TX are J W Williams Middle School, Maurine Cain Middle School and Herman E Utley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwall, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Rockwall have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Rockwall, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J W Williams Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
625 E Fm 552
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-8313
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-8313
Grades: 7-8
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Maurine Cain Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6620 Fm 3097
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1170
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1170
Grades: 7-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #33.
Herman E Utley Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Tl Townsend Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5281
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5281
Grades: 7-8
| 887 students
Rank: n/an/a
1050 Williams
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 770-0605
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 770-0605
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Rockwall, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2301 S John King Blvd
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-0605
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-0605
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1201 Townsend
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-5281
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-5281
Grades: 9
| 425 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rockwall, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rockwall, TX include J W Williams Middle School, Maurine Cain Middle School and Herman E Utley Middle School. Rockwall has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public middle schools are located in Rockwall?
4 public middle schools are located in Rockwall.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwall?
Rockwall public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% 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 Rockwall are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rockwall include: J W Williams Middle School vs. Herman E Utley Middle School, Maurine Cain Middle School vs. Herman E Utley Middle School, Herman E Utley Middle School vs. J W Williams Middle School
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