For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 966 students in Washington County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, TX are Brenham J High School and Burton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington 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 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brenham J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Carlee Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Gr: 7-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Burton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
917 N Main
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-3830
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-3830
Gr: 7-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, TX include Brenham J High School and Burton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
2 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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