For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 449 students in Refugio County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Refugio County, TX are Refugio J High School, Woodsboro High School and Austwell-tivoli High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Refugio County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Refugio County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Refugio County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Refugio J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
Woodsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 Kasten St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Austwell-tivoli High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Redfish St
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3582
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3582
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Refugio County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2434
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2434
Grades: 5-8
| 253 students
704 Locke St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(512) 543-4622
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(512) 543-4622
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Refugio County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Refugio County, TX include Refugio J High School, Woodsboro High School and Austwell-tivoli High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Refugio County?
3 public middle schools are located in Refugio County.
What is the racial composition of students in Refugio County?
Refugio County public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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