Best Zapata County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 750 students in Zapata County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Zapata County, TX is Zapata Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zapata County, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Zapata County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Zapata County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zapata Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
702 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Zapata County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Zapata County, TX include Zapata Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Zapata County?
1 public middle schools are located in Zapata County.
What is the racial composition of students in Zapata County?
Zapata County public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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