For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 948 students in Waller County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Waller County, TX are Safe Haven, Royal J High School and Hempstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waller County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Waller County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Waller County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 6-11
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Royal J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2241
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2532 9th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Waller County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Alternative Achievement High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 1007
Hempstead, TX 77445
Hempstead, TX 77445
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Hempstead Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
425 Fm 1488
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Grades: PK-2
| 442 students
2500 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
2500 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
P O Box 819
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waller County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waller County, TX include Safe Haven, Royal J High School and Hempstead Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waller County?
3 public middle schools are located in Waller County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waller County?
Waller County public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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