Top 3 Best Waxahachie Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,447 students in Waxahachie, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Waxahachie, TX are Howard J High School, Finley J High School and Coleman J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waxahachie, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Waxahachie have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Waxahachie, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
265 Broadhead Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4771
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #22.
Finley J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2401 E Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4680
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #33.
Coleman J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis Co Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 8-10
| 9 students
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Waxahachie, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 76165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 9
| 1 students
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 449-3389
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 7-9
| 5 students
650 Park School House Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Grades: 6
| 553 students
614 Getzendaner Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Grades: 6
| 443 students
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Grades: 9-10
| 521 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waxahachie, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waxahachie, TX include Howard J High School, Finley J High School and Coleman J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waxahachie?
4 public middle schools are located in Waxahachie.
What is the racial composition of students in Waxahachie?
Waxahachie public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% 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 Waxahachie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waxahachie include: Finley J High School vs. Howard J High School, Howard J High School vs. Finley J High School

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