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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Tarrant County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 137 public middle schools serving 86,066 students in Tarrant County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tarrant County, TX are George Dawson Middle School, Carroll Middle School and Keller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarrant 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 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Tarrant County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Tarrant County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Dawson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Kirkwood Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5400
Gr: 7-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Keller Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 N College St
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-2900
Gr: 7-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8400 Main St
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Harwood J High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 Martin Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 399-3570
Gr: 7-9 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Indian Springs Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
305 Bursey Rd
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-3200
Gr: 5-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5300 Heritage Ave
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4790
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Colleyville Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Bogart St
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Central J High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3191 W Pipeline Rd
Euless, TX 76040
(817) 399-3360
Gr: 7-9 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Brooks Wester Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1520 N Walnut Creek Dr
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Bedford J High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
325 Carolyn Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 399-3122
Gr: 7-9 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Charlene Mckinzey Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 S Matlock Rd
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 320-9000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5200 S Bowen Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 987-1819
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Harmony Science Academy - Euless
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 S Industrial Blvd Ste 115
Euless, TX 76040
(817) 354-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Danny Jones Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 E Broad St
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-4600
Gr: 7-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 54% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1066 W Magnolia
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 871-2475
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Cross Timbers Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2301 Pool Rd
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 251-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
Timberview Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10300 Old Denton Rd
Keller, TX 76244
(817) 744-2600
Gr: 5-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Idea Rise College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 S Cherry Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 885-4150
Gr: 6-11 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Trinity Springs Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3550 Keller-hicks Rd
Keller, TX 76244
(817) 744-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
North Ridge Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7332 Douglas Ln
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2323.
Hillwood Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8250 Parkwood Hill Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 744-3350
Gr: 7-8 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2424.
Great Hearts Lakeside
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7633 Harris Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX 76123
(817) 409-9098
Gr: K-9 | 1,279 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Creekview Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6716 Bob Hanger Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76179
(817) 237-4261
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Hurst J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Harmon Rd
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 399-2710
Gr: 7-9 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3901 S Hulen St
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 924-1482
Gr: 7-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2828.
Young J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3200 Woodside
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2929.
Boles J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3900 Sw Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-8000
Gr: 7-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3030.
Rogene Worley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Pleasant Ridge Dr
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-5100
Gr: 7-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3131.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8100 S Hulen St
Fort Worth, TX 76123
(817) 386-5505
Gr: 7-12 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
James Coble Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Ballweg Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 314-4900
Gr: 7-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Ousley J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
950 S E Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
Euless J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
306 W Airport Frwy
Euless, TX 76039
(817) 399-3840
Gr: 7-9 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3535.
Iltexas Keller Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2301 Heritage Trace Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX 76177
(817) 665-0646
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tarrant County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tarrant County, TX include George Dawson Middle School, Carroll Middle School and Keller Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tarrant County?
141 public middle schools are located in Tarrant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarrant County?
Tarrant County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tarrant County are often viewed compared to one another?

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