For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,048 students in Willacy County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Willacy County, TX are Myra Green Middle School, San Perlita Middle School and Raymondville Options Academic Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willacy County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Willacy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Willacy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myra Green Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
693 E Monroe Ave
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8171
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8171
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
San Perlita Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Raymondville Options Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 E Rodriguez
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8175
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8175
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
Lasara Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Sixth St
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Rank: #55.
Lyford Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12820 Glenn Lofton
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3910
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3910
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Willacy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ccjjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8240 Simon Gomez Blvd
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3900
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3900
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Ccjjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
419 Fm 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8176
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8176
Grades: 9
| 1 students
San Perlita Instr Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Willacy County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Willacy County, TX include Myra Green Middle School, San Perlita Middle School and Raymondville Options Academic Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Willacy County?
5 public middle schools are located in Willacy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Willacy County?
Willacy County public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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