For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,014 students in Jim Wells County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jim Wells County, TX are Orange Grove J High School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School and Premont Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jim Wells County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Jim Wells County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Jim Wells County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange Grove J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Theil St
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2323
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2323
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 Badger Ln
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Grades: 7-12
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Premont Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Elaine St
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Grades: 6-12
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2055
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2055
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Jim Wells County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Whitney Dr
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9568
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9568
Grades: 4-8
| 187 students
1000 N Cameron
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Grades: 5-6
| 403 students
3051 Old Kingsville Rd
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Grades: PK
| 40 students
3051 Old Kingsville Rd
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2050
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2050
Grades: PK-4
| 180 students
1400 Morningside
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Grades: K-4
| 212 students
800 S Johnson St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Grades: PK-4
| 546 students
900 W Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2080
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2080
Grades: 5-6
| 323 students
501 Cactus
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2040
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2040
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
500 So Eugenia St
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9398
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9398
Grades: 2-3
| 255 students
608 Wrangler Trl
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
1028 Pierce St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6263
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6263
Grades: PK-4
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jim Wells County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jim Wells County, TX include Orange Grove J High School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School and Premont Collegiate High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jim Wells County?
4 public middle schools are located in Jim Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jim Wells County?
Jim Wells County public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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