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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Harris County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 311 public middle schools serving 232,868 students in Harris County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harris County, TX are Spring Branch Academic Institute, T H Rogers School and Cornerstone Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Harris County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Harris County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Gr: 1-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Adams J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,963 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Garland Mcmeans J High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21001 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Creekside Park J High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8711 Creekside Green Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3282
Gr: 6-8 | 1,219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Willow Wood J High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11770 Gregson Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3030
Gr: 7-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Pin Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Rodger & Ellen Beck J High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5200 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Spillane Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13403 Woods Spillane Blvd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1645
Gr: 6-8 | 1,436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Salyards Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21757 Fairfield Place
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,413 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Gr: PK-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Riverwood Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2910 High Valley Dr
Kingwood, TX 77345
(281) 641-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Edward Roberson Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12430 Veterans Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77014
(281) 891-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Grand Lakes J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20247 Cypress Rosehill Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3264
Gr: 7-8 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
Doerre Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18218 Theiss Mail Rd
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 249-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2424.
Goodson Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17333 Huffmeister
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2525.
Briarmeadow Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2626.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
Young Womens Leadership Academy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19850 E Hardy Rd
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-8930
Gr: 6-10 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Sst Advancement
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12801 Brant Rock Dr
Houston, TX 77082
(832) 288-2523
Gr: PK-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Project Chrysalis Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4528 Leeland
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Fairmont J High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4911 Holly Bay Ct
Pasadena, TX 77505
(832) 668-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3131.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12330 Kluge Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 320-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3232.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10215 Greenhouse Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3434.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9421 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(713) 541-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Aristoi Classical Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5610 Morton Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Gr: 5-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harris County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harris County, TX include Spring Branch Academic Institute, T H Rogers School and Cornerstone Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Harris County?
306 public middle schools are located in Harris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County?
Harris County public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Harris County are often viewed compared to one another?

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