For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 423 students in 79556, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in 79556, TX is Sweetwater Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 79556 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79556, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79556, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
79556, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hobbs Alter Ed Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
207 Musgrove St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 79556, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 79556, TX include Sweetwater Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79556?
1 public middle schools are located in 79556.
What is the racial composition of students in 79556?
79556 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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