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Best Travis County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 88 public middle schools serving 50,361 students in Travis County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Travis County, TX are Hill Country Middle School, Canyon Vista Middle School and West Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Travis County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Travis County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Travis County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill Country Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1300 Walsh Tarleton Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9220
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Vista Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
West Ridge Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9201 Scenic Bluff Dr
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9240
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Bee Cave Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5400 Vail Divide
Austin, TX 78738
(737) 931-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Gorzycki Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7412 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Gr: 6-8 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Lake Travis Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4932 Bee Creek Rd
Spicewood, TX 78669
(512) 533-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Gr: K-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Richards School For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Gr: 6-12 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6201 Wynona St
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Kelly Lane Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18900 Falcon Pointe
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11720 S Mopac Expy
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 646-4170
Gr: K-12 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Small Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Noel Grisham Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10805 School House Ln
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 428-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Hudson Bend Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15600 Lariat Trl
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
O Henry Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2610 W 10th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-3229
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Cele Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6000 Cele Rd
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
Four Points Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9700 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lago Vista Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8039 Bar K Ranch Rd
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Murchison Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 N Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-3254
Gr: 6-8 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
Nyos Lamar Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12301 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Gr: 6-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2525.
Bailey Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4020 Lost Oasis Hollow
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-4990
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2626.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2828.
Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1421 Wells Branch Pkwy W Ste 2
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 251-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
904 W 45th St Bldg #638
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1380 Jimmy Phillips
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 3-7 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Trinity Charter Schools - Tyler Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2902 Hwy 31 E
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #3434.
Bohls Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5104 Pleasanton Pkwy
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Park Crest Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 N Railroad Ave
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Travis County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Travis County, TX include Hill Country Middle School, Canyon Vista Middle School and West Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Travis County?
84 public middle schools are located in Travis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Travis County?
Travis County public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 Travis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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