For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,022 students in Matagorda County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Matagorda County, TX are Tidehaven Intermediate School, Van Vleck Jr High School and Palacios Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matagorda County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Matagorda County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Matagorda County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tidehaven Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Van Vleck Jr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 S 4th St
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-6401
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-6401
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Palacios Junior Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Sh 35 Business W
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Gr: 6-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Bay City J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Carey Smith Blvd
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Matagorda Isd
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 Wightman St
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Gr: PK-11 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Matagorda County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Matagorda County, TX include Tidehaven Intermediate School, Van Vleck Jr High School and Palacios Junior Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Matagorda County?
5 public middle schools are located in Matagorda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Matagorda County?
Matagorda County public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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