Best Public Middle Schools in 79601 (Abilene, TX) (2025-26)

Best 79601 Texas Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 906 students in 79601, TX.

The top ranked public middle schools in 79601, TX are Craig Middle School and Woodson Center For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 79601 have an score of 31% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79601, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79601, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Craig Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
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702 S Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100

Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

Woodson Center For Excellence

Alternative School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736

Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

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School

Location

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Abilene State School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

317 North 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4053

Gr: 4-12

College Heights Elementary School (Closed 2013)

1450 North 17th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4795

Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Hamby Elementary School (Closed 2004)

226 Cr 503
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 548-2254

Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 19%

Harmony Family Services (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624

Gr: 3-9

Holland Medical High School (Closed 2010)

2442 Cedar St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4120

Gr: 9-12

Sam Houston (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624

Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

School Age Mothers (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

949 Plum
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 671-4521

Woodson Early Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

949 Plum St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594

Gr: PK | 52 students

Woodson Ecc (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

520 N 9th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594

Gr: PK | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Woodson Project Pass Middle School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736

Gr: 7-8 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 74%

Woodson Skill Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4729

Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 79601, TX?

The top ranked public middle schools in 79601, TX include Craig Middle School and Woodson Center For Excellence.

How many public middle schools are located in 79601?

2 public middle schools are located in 79601.

What is the racial composition of students in 79601?

79601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).