For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public middle schools serving 20,808 students in Brazoria County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Brazoria County, TX are Berry Miller J High School, Pearland J H West and Pearland J H East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brazoria County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Brazoria County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Brazoria County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berry Miller J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3301 Manvel Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 997-3900
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 997-3900
Grades: 7-8
| 824 students
Rank: #22.
Pearland J H West
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2337 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Grades: 7-8
| 932 students
Rank: #33.
Pearland J H East
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Grades: 7-8
| 814 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2950 Kingsley
Alvin, TX 77511
(713) 814-7200
Alvin, TX 77511
(713) 814-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #55.
Glenda Dawson High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2050 Cullen Blvd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Grades: 8-12
| 2,548 students
Rank: #66.
Pearland J H South
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4719 Bailey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1500
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1500
Grades: 7-8
| 813 students
Rank: #77.
Nolan Ryan J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11500 Shadow Creek Pkwy
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3210
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3210
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #88.
Manvel J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7302 Mccoy Rd
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 331-1130
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 331-1130
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Rank: #99.
Danbury Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5611 Panther Dr
Danbury, TX 77534
(979) 922-1226
Danbury, TX 77534
(979) 922-1226
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #1010.
Angleton J H School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Henderson Rd
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-8002
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-8002
Grades: 6-8
| 1,580 students
Rank: #1111.
Lake Jackson Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Oyster Creek Dr
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7250
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7250
Grades: 7-8
| 739 students
Rank: #1212.
Lighthouse Learning Center - Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 Dixie Dr
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7340
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7340
Grades: 1-12
| 115 students
Rank: #1313.
Sweeny J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N Elm St
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #1414.
Rodeo Palms J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Palm Desert Dr
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-2078
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-2078
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #1515.
G W Harby J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Rosharon Rd
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 585-6626
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 585-6626
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #1616.
Freeport Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1815 W Fourth St
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7240
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7240
Grades: 7-8
| 442 students
Rank: #1717.
Fairview J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Cr 190
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3100
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 793 students
Rank: #1818.
Jackie Doucet Caffey J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9727 Pursley Blvd
Alvin, TX 77511
(713) 814-7400
Alvin, TX 77511
(713) 814-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
Rank: #1919.
West Brazos J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Roustabout Dr
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #2020.
Alvin J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 W S St
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-2680
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-2680
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #2121.
Damon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Mulcahy St Cr 264
Damon, TX 77430
(979) 742-3457
Damon, TX 77430
(979) 742-3457
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
Rank: #2222.
Clute Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 E Main St
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7230
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7230
Grades: 5-8
| 960 students
Rank: #2323.
Alvin High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Johnson St
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3000
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3000
Grades: 8-12
| 2,763 students
Rank: #2424.
Brazoria Co Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1804 County Rd 171
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-1210
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-1210
Grades: 5-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adapt
Alternative School
7400 Lewis Ln
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-2681
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-2681
Grades: 6-12
| 112 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brazoria Co J J A E P
Alternative School
20875 Cty Rd 171
Angleton, TX 77515
(281) 485-3203
Angleton, TX 77515
(281) 485-3203
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Bend Co Alter
Alternative School
400 Coen Rd
Rosharon, TX 77583
(281) 327-6000
Rosharon, TX 77583
(281) 327-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E House St
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-1130
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-1130
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Alternative Center
Alternative School
300 S Walker
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-8003
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-8003
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Brazoria County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2316 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Angleton High School-ace (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
300 S Walker
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-8003
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-8003
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
1001 West Mulberry
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 848-8990
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 848-8990
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1800 Downing
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 849-4318
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 849-4318
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1001 W Mulberry St
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 848-8990
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 848-8990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brazoria Co J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
301 E House St
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-1130
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-1130
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Brazoria County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1211 Mulcahy St
Damon, TX 77430
(979) 742-3457
Damon, TX 77430
(979) 742-3457
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brazoria County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1310 N Elm St
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8000
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8000
Grades: 9
| 1 students
P O Box 158
West Columbia, TX 77486
(409) 798-2070
West Columbia, TX 77486
(409) 798-2070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P O Box 158
West Columbia, TX 77486
(409) 798-2080
West Columbia, TX 77486
(409) 798-2080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P O Box 158
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-4113
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-4113
Grades: 5-6
| 203 students
1211 Mulcahy St
Damon, TX 77430
(979) 742-3457
Damon, TX 77430
(979) 742-3457
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
429 East Locust St
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 849-1226
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 849-1226
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
308 Winding Way St
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7190
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7190
Grades: PK
| 213 students
1200 W Eleventh St
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7185
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7185
Grades: 2-4
| 354 students
301 W Brazoswood Dr
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7000
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1928 N Main
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pineywood Community - Livingston (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1017 Us 59 Loop
Clute, TX 77531
(936) 634-5515
Clute, TX 77531
(936) 634-5515
Grades: 10-11
| 3 students
3775 South Main
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Grades: 9
| 844 students
401 N Gulf Blvd
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7210
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7210
Grades: 3-4
| 290 students
West Columbia Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
719 W Brazos Ave
West Columbia, TX 77486
(210) 658-6848
West Columbia, TX 77486
(210) 658-6848
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Brazoria County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Brazoria County, TX include Berry Miller J High School, Pearland J H West and Pearland J H East.
How many public middle schools are located in Brazoria County?
29 public middle schools are located in Brazoria County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brazoria County?
Brazoria County public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% 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 Brazoria County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Brazoria County include: Danbury Middle School vs. Alvin J High School, Pearland J H South vs. Pearland J H East, Pearland J H East vs. Pearland J H South
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