For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 9,260 students in Comal County, TX. The top-ranked public middle schools in Comal County, TX are Smithson Valley Middle School, Pieper Ranch Middle School and Spring Branch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Comal County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Comal County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Comal County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithson Valley Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6101 Fm 311
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1200
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Pieper Ranch Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1106 Kinder Pkwy
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Spring Branch Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21053 Hwy 46 W
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-8800
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Church Hill Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1275 N Business 35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2800
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Mt Valley Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1165 Sattler Rd
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1300
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Danville Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Hubertus Rd
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Oakrun Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Timber Hollow
New Braunfels, TX 78132
(830) 627-6400
New Braunfels, TX 78132
(830) 627-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Canyon Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2014 Fm 1101
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2300
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Sjrc Texas
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Ridge Creek Ln
Bulverde, TX 78163
(512) 471-4365
Bulverde, TX 78163
(512) 471-4365
Gr: 6-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
New Braunfels Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Settlers Crossing
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 627-6270
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 627-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 1,301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Trinity Charter Schools - Canyon Lake Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 Scarborough Rd
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
(830) 964-4390
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
(830) 964-4390
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
3615 Mustang Vista
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Comal Discipline Center
Alternative School
1413 N Business 35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2950
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2950
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Discipline Alternative Education Placement
Alternative School
902 W San Antonio
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 627-6960
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 627-6960
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Comal County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Comal County, TX include Smithson Valley Middle School, Pieper Ranch Middle School and Spring Branch Middle School. Comal County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public middle schools are located in Comal County?
14 public middle schools are located in Comal County.
What is the racial composition of students in Comal County?
Comal County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Comal County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Comal County include: Spring Branch Middle School vs. Smithson Valley Middle School, Oakrun Middle School vs. Canyon Middle School, Canyon Middle School vs. Oakrun Middle School
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