For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,948 students in Dickinson, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dickinson, TX are Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School, Galveston Co Detention Center and R D Mcadams J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Dickinson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Dickinson, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12850 Fm 3436 Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 309-3600
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 309-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #22.
Galveston Co Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
R D Mcadams J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11415 Hughes Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #44.
Dickinson Continuation Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Oak Park
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Grades: 8-12
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dickinson, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dickinson, TX include Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School, Galveston Co Detention Center and R D Mcadams J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dickinson?
4 public middle schools are located in Dickinson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson?
Dickinson public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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