For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 780 students in Lee County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, TX are Lexington Middle School, Giddings Middle School and Dime Box School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, 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 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 Third St
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Giddings Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2335 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Dime Box School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Stephen F Austin Blvd
Dime Box, TX 77853
(979) 884-2324
Dime Box, TX 77853
(979) 884-2324
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1027 Pvt Rd 2261
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Gr: 5-12 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, TX include Lexington Middle School, Giddings Middle School and Dime Box School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lee County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County 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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