For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,323 students in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Arlington are Young J High School, Bailey J High School and Gunn J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 Woodside
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3400
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Bailey J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2411 Winewood
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-0700
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-0700
Gr: 7-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Gunn J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 S Fielder Rd
Arlington, TX 76015
(682) 867-5400
Arlington, TX 76015
(682) 867-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Newman International Academy Watauga
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Denton Hwy
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 214-2085
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 214-2085
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington, TX include Young J High School, Bailey J High School and Gunn J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington?
5 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington?
the neighborhood of West Arlington, Arlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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