For the 2024-25 school year, there are 317 public middle schools serving 235,728 students in Harris County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harris County, TX are Spring Branch Academic Institute, T H Rogers School and Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Harris County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harris County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: K-12
| 1,063 students
Rank: #33.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 2,057 students
Rank: #44.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #66.
Adams J High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,761 students
Rank: #77.
Garland Mcmeans J High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21001 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Grades: 6-8
| 1,169 students
Rank: #88.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Grades: 6-9
| 1,281 students
Rank: #99.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1010.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Grades: PK-12
| 914 students
Rank: #1111.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #1212.
Spillane Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13403 Woods Spillane Blvd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1645
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1645
Grades: 6-8
| 1,546 students
Rank: #1313.
Creekside Park J High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8711 Creekside Green Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3282
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3282
Grades: 6-8
| 1,162 students
Rank: #1414.
Pin Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: #1515.
Willow Wood J High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11770 Gregson Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3030
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3030
Grades: 7-8
| 834 students
Rank: #1616.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,434 students
Rank: #1717.
Rodger & Ellen Beck J High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3300
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,259 students
Rank: #1818.
Project Chrysalis Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4528 Leeland
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #1919.
Salyards Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21757 Fairfield Place
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2400
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,496 students
Rank: #2020.
Riverwood Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2910 High Valley Dr
Kingwood, TX 77345
(281) 641-4800
Kingwood, TX 77345
(281) 641-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,135 students
Rank: #2121.
Briarmeadow Charter
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #2222.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
Rank: #2323.
Doerre Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18218 Theiss Mail Rd
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 249-5700
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 249-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,327 students
Rank: #2424.
Edward Roberson Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Southridge
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 891-7703
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 891-7703
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #2525.
Grand Lakes J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20247 Cypress Rosehill Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3264
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3264
Grades: 7-8
| 969 students
Rank: #2626.
Goodson Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17333 Huffmeister
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2350
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2350
Grades: 6-8
| 1,418 students
Rank: #2727.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12330 Kluge Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 320-7000
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 320-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,538 students
Rank: #2828.
Fairmont J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4911 Holly Bay Ct
Pasadena, TX 77505
(832) 668-7800
Pasadena, TX 77505
(832) 668-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #2929.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10215 Greenhouse Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-5660
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 1,422 students
Rank: #3030.
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Grades: PK-8
| 627 students
Rank: #3131.
Aristoi Classical Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5610 Morton Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Grades: 5-12
| 594 students
Rank: #3232.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 890 students
Rank: #3333.
Aragon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16823 W Rd
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-5100
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,534 students
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8440 Westpark Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3005
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3005
Grades: 5-9
| 595 students
Rank: #3535.
Ella J Baker Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Yupon St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Grades: PK-8
| 607 students
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Harris County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9016 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
A C E Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
3233 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Grades: 1-12
| 123 students
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center East (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7703 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7800 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8282 Bissonnet Ste 400
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Grades: PK-9
| 414 students
1201 N Nw Loop 323
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Adaptive Behavior Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
12508 Windfern Rd
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Added Incentives (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6400 Southwest Freeway, Suite
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Aldine Ed Placement Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1617-b Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
10650 N Fwy
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Grades: 9
| 703 students
10401 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Alphonso Crutch's-life Support Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7115 Clarewood
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Apex Alternative Ed Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1838 East Sam Houston Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Apollo (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1019 Dell Dale
Channelview, TX 77530
(281) 457-8720
Channelview, TX 77530
(281) 457-8720
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Aristoi Classical Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5618 11th St
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Grades: K-4
| 440 students
4810 Redbud St
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
Bay Area Charter Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2600 Humble Dr
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 326-4555
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 326-4555
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
1110 Baker Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3200
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3200
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Beechnut Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
24403 E Lake Houston Pkwy
Huffman, TX 77336
(281) 324-1399
Huffman, TX 77336
(281) 324-1399
Grades: PK-1
| 602 students
Beta Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9701 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 331-2460
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 331-2460
Grades: PK-4
| 848 students
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
2500 S Victory Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Grades: 3-4
| 441 students
Boys And Girls Harbor Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
514 Bayridge Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
8787 North Houston Rosslyn
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
1417 Houston Ave
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Grades: PK-K
| 235 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harris County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harris County, TX include Spring Branch Academic Institute, T H Rogers School and Smith Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harris County?
317 public middle schools are located in Harris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County?
Harris County public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Harris County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Harris County include: Key Middle School vs. Fleming Middle School, Edison Middle School vs. Clifton Middle School, Fleming Middle School vs. Key Middle School
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