For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 643 students in Duval County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Duval County, TX are Lucy Aragon J High School, Bernarda Jaime J High School and Benavides Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Duval County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucy Aragon J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Bernarda Jaime J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe Ave
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Benavides Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Eagle Dr
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Duval County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
609 West Labbe St
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3020
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Freer Alter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1106 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Duval County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Duval County, TX include Lucy Aragon J High School, Bernarda Jaime J High School and Benavides Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Duval County?
3 public middle schools are located in Duval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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