For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,541 students in 79606, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79606, TX are Wylie East J High School and Wylie West J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79606 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79606, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79606, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wylie East J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1682 Colony Hill Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2360
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Wylie West J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Gr: 5-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
8228 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Gr: 2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Taylor County Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 677-1444
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 677-1444
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-6870
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-6870
Gr: 5-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79606, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79606, TX include Wylie East J High School and Wylie West J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79606?
2 public middle schools are located in 79606.
What is the racial composition of students in 79606?
79606 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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