For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,483 students in Potter County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Potter County, TX are Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School, Crockett Middle School and Bushland J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Potter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2801 N Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 326-3400
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 326-3400
Grades: 5-8
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4720 Floyd St
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3300
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 860 students
Rank: #33.
Bushland J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20101 25th St
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 359-5418
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 359-5418
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9500 U S 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Rank: #66.
Bowie Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3001 E 12th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-3200
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #77.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Buchanan
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3700
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #88.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2815 Martin Rd
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #99.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
815 Independence
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3600
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Potter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Broaddus Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
119 Ne 15th
Amarillo, TX 79107
(936) 872-3041
Amarillo, TX 79107
(936) 872-3041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
North Heights Alter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9500 U S 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7200 I-40 W
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 354-4287
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 354-4287
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9500 Us 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8721
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8721
Grades: 7-9
| 206 students
Travis Language Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2815 Martin Rd
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Potter County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Potter County, TX include Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School, Crockett Middle School and Bushland J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Potter County?
9 public middle schools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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