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Best 78130 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 8,395 students in 78130, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78130, TX are Smithson Valley Middle School, Pieper Ranch Middle School and Spring Branch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78130 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78130, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78130, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithson Valley Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6101 Fm 311
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Pieper Ranch Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1106 Kinder Pkwy
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Spring Branch Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21053 Hwy 46 W
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Church Hill Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1275 N Business 35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Mt Valley Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1165 Sattler Rd
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Danville Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
370 Hubertus Rd
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Canyon Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2014 Fm 1101
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
New Braunfels Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
608 Settlers Crossing
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 627-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 1,301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Bulverde Middle School
3615 Mustang Vista
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Comal Discipline Center
Alternative School
1413 N Business 35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2950
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Discipline Alternative Education Placement
Alternative School
902 W San Antonio
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 627-6960
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78130, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78130, TX include Smithson Valley Middle School, Pieper Ranch Middle School and Spring Branch Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78130?
11 public middle schools are located in 78130.
What is the racial composition of students in 78130?
78130 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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