Best Northwest Dallas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,008 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Mckinney, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northwest Dallas are Scott Morgan Johnson Middle School and County Residential Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Mckinney, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Mckinney, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3400 Community Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
County Residential Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Community Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(972) 547-5400
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Mckinney, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Mckinney, TX include Scott Morgan Johnson Middle School and County Residential Center.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Mckinney?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Mckinney.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Mckinney?
the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Mckinney public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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