For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 173 students in Taft, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Taft, TX is Ricardo L Trevino J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taft, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Taft have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Taft, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ricardo L Trevino J High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Gregory St
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Taft, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Ed Campus Shoreline High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 College St
Taft, TX 78390
(512) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(512) 528-2636
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Taft, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taft, TX include Ricardo L Trevino J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Taft?
1 public middle schools are located in Taft.
What is the racial composition of students in Taft?
Taft public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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