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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Galveston County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public middle schools serving 21,092 students in Galveston County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Galveston County, TX are League City Intermediate School, Friendswood J High School and Westbrook Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galveston 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 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Galveston County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Galveston County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
League City Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2588 Webster
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Friendswood J High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 Manison Pkwy
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 996-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Westbrook Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 W El Dorado Blvd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Victory Lakes Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2880 W Walker
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Bayside Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4430 Village Way
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Creekside Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4320 W Main St
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12850 Fm 3436 Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 309-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Brookside Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3535 E Fm 528
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5001 Ave U
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
High Island School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2113 6th St
High Island, TX 77623
(409) 257-5276
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Galveston Co Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Santa Fe J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4132 Warpath Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9304
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Clear Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2451 E Main St
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Crenshaw El And Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Hwy 87
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6350
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Blocker Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 9th Ave N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 916-0700
Gr: 7-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Odyssey Academy - Texas City
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 Emmett F Lowry Expwy Ste
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 978-8015
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
R D Mcadams J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11415 Hughes Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Aim College & Career Prep
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6302
Gr: 8-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2020.
Central Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3014 Sealy Ave
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Gr: 7-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2121.
Crosby Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6625 Fm 2004
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6542
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Dickinson Continuation Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 Oak Park
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Gr: 8-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2412 61st St
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Gr: PK-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Giles Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7451 Monticello
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 938-4286
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Academic Counseling And Transition Academy
Alternative School
915 Sheldon Rd
League City, TX 77573
(281) 452-8002
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Alternative Program (Cap)
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Dickinson J High School
11611 Central Park Blvd
Texas City, TX 77591
(281) 309-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3904 Ave T
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Gr: 8-11 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Texas City J J A E P
Alternative School
6101 Attwater Ave
Texas City, TX 77592
(409) 770-5947
Gr: 8-10 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodrow Wilson Daep
Alternative School
1508 6th St N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 916-0280
Gr: 5-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Galveston County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Galveston County, TX include League City Intermediate School, Friendswood J High School and Westbrook Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Galveston County?
28 public middle schools are located in Galveston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Galveston County?
Galveston County public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% 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 Galveston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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