For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,989 students in San Marcos, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Marcos, TX are Hays Inspire Academy, Miller Middle School and Goodnight Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Marcos, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in San Marcos have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 San Marcos, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hays Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Miller Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Foxtail Run
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6660
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6660
Gr: 6-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Goodnight Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Hwy 123
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6550
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Gr: 1-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
San Marcos, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus (Closed)
Charter School
7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Gr: K-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Marcos, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Marcos, TX include Hays Inspire Academy, Miller Middle School and Goodnight Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Marcos?
4 public middle schools are located in San Marcos.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos?
San Marcos public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Marcos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in San Marcos include: Miller Middle School vs. Goodnight Middle School, Goodnight Middle School vs. Miller Middle School
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