For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,131 students in Caldwell County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Caldwell County, TX are Gilbert Gerdes J High School, Lockhart J High School and Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Caldwell County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilbert Gerdes J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 E Bowie St
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Lockhart J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 City Line Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0770
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0770
Grades: 6-8
| 1,433 students
Rank: #33.
Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
896 Robin Ranch Rd Bldg 9
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Grades: 5-12
| 159 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Lea School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6910 Hwy 80
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Grades: PK-12
| 229 students
Caldwell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camp Comanche (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5299 S Hwy 183
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 232-1872
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 232-1872
Grades: K-12
| 121 students
419 Bois D Arc St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0170
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0170
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Pegasus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 120
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pegasus Campus (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
896 Robin Ranch Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Grades: 4-12
| 171 students
102 West Newton
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-5319
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-5319
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Caldwell County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Caldwell County, TX include Gilbert Gerdes J High School, Lockhart J High School and Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Caldwell County?
4 public middle schools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Caldwell County include: Lockhart J High School vs. Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus, Lockhart J High School vs. Gilbert Gerdes J High School
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