For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,522 students in the neighborhood of North Arlington, Arlington, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Arlington are Turning Point Secondary School, Newman International At Cedar Hill and Shackelford J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Arlington, Arlington, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of North Arlington, Arlington, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turning Point Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2209 N Davis Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3000
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Newman International At Cedar Hill
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1114 W Fm 1382
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5061
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5061
Gr: PK-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Shackelford J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Fielder Rd
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3600
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Nichols J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Ascension Blvd
Arlington, TX 76006
(682) 867-2600
Arlington, TX 76006
(682) 867-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Arlington, Arlington, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Arlington, Arlington, TX include Turning Point Secondary School, Newman International At Cedar Hill and Shackelford J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Arlington, Arlington?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Arlington, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Arlington, Arlington?
the neighborhood of North Arlington, Arlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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