The top ranked public middle schools in Texas are School For The Highly Gifted, Spring Branch Academic Institute and William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public middle schools are Franklin, Vega and Southlake.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Texas is 41%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 51%.
Top Ranked Public Middle Schools in Texas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-8
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-12
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Rank: #44.
Lawler Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
12921 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Rank: #55.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Rank: #66.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Rank: #77.
Basis Austin
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-7
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Rank: #88.
George Dawson Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-8
400 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5500
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5500
Rank: #99.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-8
1101 W Lucas Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8500
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8500
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-8
1800 E Kirkwood Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5400
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5400
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-12
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Rank: #1212.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-9
126 Thornridge Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-8700
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-8700
Rank: #1313.
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
4114 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
Rank: #1414.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Rank: #1515.
Fowler Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
3801 Mcdermott Rd
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Rank: #1616.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 88% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Rank: #1717.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Rank: #1818.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Rank: #1919.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 3-8
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Rank: #2020.
Nelson Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
10100 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Seven Lakes J High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
6026 Katy Gaston Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
Rank: #2323.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Rank: #2424.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Rank: #2525.
C M Rice Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
8500 Gifford Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-6000
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-6000
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Beckendorff J High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
8200 Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8800
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8800
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Canyon Vista Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Rank: #2828.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 88% (Top 5%)
Grades: 7-8
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Rank: #2929.
Fort Settlement Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
5440 Elkins Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6440
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6440
Rank: #3030.
Clayton Downing Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
5555 Bridlewood Blvd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Rank: #3131.
Pioneer Heritage Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
1649 High Shoals Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Rank: #3232.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75207
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75207
(972) 501-0645
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
2323 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Wall Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
8065 Loop 570
Wall, TX 76957
(325) 651-7648
Wall, TX 76957
(325) 651-7648
Rank: #3535.
Adams J High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
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