Best Public Middle Schools in Colorado County (2025-26)

Best Colorado County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 790 students in Colorado County, TX.

The top ranked public middle schools in Colorado County, TX are Weimar J High School, Columbus J High School and Rice Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Colorado County, TX public middle schools have an score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Colorado County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Colorado County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Weimar J High School

(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
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Top 30%

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101 N W St
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9515

Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #22.

Columbus J High School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
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702 N Rampart St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891

Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #33.

Rice Junior High School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
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1093 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531

Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

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School

Location

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Colorado County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243

Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

7674 Pechacek Rd
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704

Gr: 4-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Eagle Lake Primary Elementary School (Closed 2006)

P O Box 338
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
(979) 234-3587

Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 85%

Rice Aep Middle School (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243

Gr: 6-7 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Colorado County, TX include Weimar J High School, Columbus J High School and Rice Junior High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Colorado County?

3 public middle schools are located in Colorado County.

What is the racial composition of students in Colorado County?

Colorado 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).