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Best Taylor County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 5,464 students in Taylor County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, TX are Jim Ned Middle School, Wylie East J High School and Wylie West J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Taylor County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jim Ned Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9th & Garza
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7870
Gr: 7-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Wylie East J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1682 Colony Hill Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Wylie West J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Gr: 5-8 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
889 S 25th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Merkel Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Ash
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
702 S Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Clack Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Corsicana Ave
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-1961
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Trent Independent School District
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12821 E Interstate 20
Trent, TX 79561
(325) 862-6125
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3145 Barrow St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-5661
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2545 Mimosa Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 672-8493
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Woodson Center For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Learning Center
Alternative School
2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, TX include Jim Ned Middle School, Wylie East J High School and Wylie West J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Taylor County?
14 public middle schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% 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 Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?

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