For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 790 students in Colorado County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Colorado County, TX are Weimar J High School, Columbus J High School and Rice Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Colorado County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Colorado County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weimar J High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 N W St
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9515
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9515
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Columbus J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 N Rampart St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Rice Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1093 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Colorado County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Colorado County, TX include Weimar J High School, Columbus J High School and Rice Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Colorado County?
3 public middle schools are located in Colorado County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado County?
Colorado County public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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