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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lubbock County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public middle schools serving 12,913 students in Lubbock County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lubbock County, TX are Talkington School For Young Women Leaders, Shallowater Middle School and Texas Tech University K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lubbock County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lubbock County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Lubbock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Shallowater Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12th Ave L
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Texas Tech University K-12
(Math: 53% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 University Avenue Ste 501
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806) 834-2238
Gr: K-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Idalou Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
403 7th St
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Hutchinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3102 Canton
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6110 73rd St
Wolfforth, TX 79382
(806) 794-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3425 118th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2332
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Lubbock-cooper Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16310 Loop 493
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Commander William C Mccool Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4402 31st St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Frenship Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Main St
Wolfforth, TX 79382
(806) 866-4464
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Terra Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 Upland Ave
Wolfforth, TX 79382
(806) 796-0076
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Evans Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4211 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
New Deal Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
312 S Monroe Ave
New Deal, TX 79350
(806) 746-6633
Gr: 5-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Harmony Science Academy - Lubbock
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 W Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 747-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Southland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Eighth St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 496-2050
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1406 County Rd 3300
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3218
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Slaton J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Jean St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1818.
Atkins Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 Ave U
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Irons Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2020.
Cavazos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 N University
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Mackenzie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5402 W 12th St
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2222.
Slaton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 32nd St
Lubbock, TX 79411
(806) 219-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 E 26th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Lubbock Co Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2025 N Akron Ave
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2700
Gr: 5-11 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Alcove Trails Middle School
7510 63rd St
Wolfforth, TX 79382
(806) 794-5201
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound
1628 19th St
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-2650
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Lubbock Co J J A E P
Alternative School
2025 N Akron Ave
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2450
Gr: 6-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
New Deal Daep
Alternative School
401 S Auburn Ave
New Deal, TX 79350
(806) 746-5833
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Priority Intervention Academy
Alternative School
1323 E 24th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Gr: 5-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lubbock County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lubbock County, TX include Talkington School For Young Women Leaders, Shallowater Middle School and Texas Tech University K-12.
How many public middle schools are located in Lubbock County?
30 public middle schools are located in Lubbock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lubbock County?
Lubbock County public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% 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 Lubbock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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