For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,483 students in Potter County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Potter County, TX are Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School, Bushland J High School and Crockett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Potter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2801 N Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 326-3400
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 326-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Bushland J High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Fm 2381
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 359-5418
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 359-5418
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4720 Floyd St
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3300
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 U S 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2815 Martin Rd
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Bowie Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3001 E 12th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-3200
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Buchanan
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3700
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
815 Independence
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3600
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Potter County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Potter County, TX include Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School, Bushland J High School and Crockett Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Potter County?
9 public middle schools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter 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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