Best Jones County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 724 students in Jones County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jones County, TX are Stamford Middle School, Anson Middle School and Lueders-avoca El/j High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Jones County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stamford Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Anson Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 Ave M
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2771
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Lueders-avoca El/j High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
334 Vandeventer St
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Hawley Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Ave H
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2070
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Hamlin Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 S W Ave F
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3624
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jones County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jones County, TX include Stamford Middle School, Anson Middle School and Lueders-avoca El/j High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jones County?
5 public middle schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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