For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 283 students in Stephens County, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in Stephens County, TX is Breckenridge J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephens County, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Stephens County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Stephens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Breckenridge J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 W Lindsey St
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4311
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4311
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Stephens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Breckenridge Alter Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
500 West Lindsey
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 559-2278
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 559-2278
Grades: 10
| n/a students
300 W 7th St
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4661
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4661
Grades: 2-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Stephens County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Stephens County, TX include Breckenridge J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stephens County?
1 public middle schools are located in Stephens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephens County?
Stephens County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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