For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,140 students in Walker County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Walker County, TX are New Waverly J High School, Texas Online Preparatory Middle School and Mance Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Walker County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Waverly J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 Front St
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Texas Online Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 2,050 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Mance Park Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
828 9th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6400
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Walker County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Walker County, TX include New Waverly J High School, Texas Online Preparatory Middle School and Mance Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Walker County?
2 public middle schools are located in Walker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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