For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 7,446 students in Amarillo, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Amarillo, TX are Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School, West Plains J High School and Bonham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amarillo, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Amarillo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 Amarillo, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2801 N Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 326-3400
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 326-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
West Plains J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 W Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2420
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2420
Gr: 7-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 S W 49th
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3100
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4720 Floyd St
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3300
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1808 Wimberly Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3000
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 U S 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2815 Martin Rd
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Bowie Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3001 E 12th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-3200
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Buchanan
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3700
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
815 Independence
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3600
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Fannin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4627 S Rusk
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-3500
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Youth Ctr Of High Plains
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9300 S Georgia
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2450
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2450
Gr: 4-11 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
5540 Attebury Rd
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 510-2060
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 510-2060
Gr: 7-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Amarillo, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Amarillo, TX include Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School, West Plains J High School and Bonham Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Amarillo?
14 public middle schools are located in Amarillo.
What is the racial composition of students in Amarillo?
Amarillo public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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