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Best Harris County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 306 public middle schools serving 232,868 students in Harris County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harris County, TX are Spring Branch Academic Institute, T H Rogers School and Cornerstone Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Harris County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Harris County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Adams J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,866 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Garland Mcmeans J High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21001 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,168 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,247 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Creekside Park J High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8711 Creekside Green Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3282
Gr: 6-8 | 1,173 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Willow Wood J High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11770 Gregson Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3030
Gr: 7-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,418 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Pin Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,194 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Rodger & Ellen Beck J High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5200 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Spillane Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13403 Woods Spillane Blvd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1645
Gr: 6-8 | 1,436 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Salyards Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21757 Fairfield Place
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,404 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1818.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Gr: PK-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Riverwood Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2910 High Valley Dr
Kingwood, TX 77345
(281) 641-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,143 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2020.
Edward Roberson Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12430 Veterans Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77014
(281) 891-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Grand Lakes J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20247 Cypress Rosehill Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3264
Gr: 7-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Doerre Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18218 Theiss Mail Rd
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 249-5700
Gr: 6-9 | 1,299 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2424.
Goodson Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17333 Huffmeister
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 1,423 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2525.
Briarmeadow Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2626.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
Young Womens Leadership Academy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19850 E Hardy Rd
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-8930
Gr: 6-9 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Project Chrysalis Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4528 Leeland
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Fairmont J High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4911 Holly Bay Ct
Pasadena, TX 77505
(832) 668-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3030.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12330 Kluge Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 320-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,460 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10215 Greenhouse Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,466 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3333.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9421 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(713) 541-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Aristoi Classical Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5610 Morton Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Gr: 5-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3535.
Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6270 Barker Cypress Rd
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 861-5105
Gr: 6-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Harris County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The 'middle School' At The Academy Of Choice (Closed 2014)
9016 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
A C E Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 85%
A D S D P Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3233 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Gr: 1-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 80%
A+ Unlimited Potential - Museum District (Closed 2023)
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Gr: 6-8
Academic Behavior Center East (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7703 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Academic Behavior Center West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7800 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Academy Of Houston (Closed 2004)
8282 Bissonnet Ste 400
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Gr: PK-9 | 414 students
Accelerated Intermediate Academy - (Closed 2009)
1201 N Nw Loop 323
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Gr: 6
Adaptive Behavior Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
12508 Windfern Rd
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Added Incentives (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6400 Southwest Freeway, Suite
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Aldine Ed Placement Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1617-b Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Gr: 5-12
Aldine Ninth Grade Elementary School (Closed 2020)
10650 N Fwy
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Gr: 9 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center (Closed 2023)
10401 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Allen Elementary School (Closed 2010)
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Alphonso Crutch's-life Support Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7115 Clarewood
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Gr: 6-12
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 98%
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Apex Alternative Ed Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1838 East Sam Houston Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Gr: 9-12
Apollo (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1019 Dell Dale
Channelview, TX 77530
(281) 457-8720
Gr: 1-5
Argyle Elementary School (Closed 2006)
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
Arrow Academy - Academic Achievement Academy (Closed 2014)
4810 Redbud St
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Banneker-mcnair Mathscience Academy (Closed 2008)
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Gr: PK-2 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Bay Area Charter Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2600 Humble Dr
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 326-4555
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Beckendorf Intermediate School (Closed 2011)
1110 Baker Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3200
Gr: 5-6
Beechnut Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Ben Bowen Early Childhood (Closed 2020)
24403 E Lake Houston Pkwy
Huffman, TX 77336
(281) 324-1399
Gr: PK-1 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Beta Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10929 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77234
(346) 385-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Bethel's Learning Center (Closed 2015)
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Bethune Academy (Closed 2020)
2500 S Victory Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Gr: 3-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Boys And Girls Harbor Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
514 Bayridge Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
Gr: K-8
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Northwest (Closed 2013)
8787 North Houston Rosslyn
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Brock Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1417 Houston Ave
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Gr: PK-K | 235 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Building Bridges Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1101 Decker Dr
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4842
Gr: PK | 46 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harris County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harris County, TX include Spring Branch Academic Institute, T H Rogers School and Cornerstone Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Harris County?
306 public middle schools are located in Harris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County?
Harris County public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Harris County are often viewed compared to one another?

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