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Best Brazoria County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public middle schools serving 20,808 students in Brazoria County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brazoria County, TX are Berry Miller J High School, Pearland J H West and Pearland J H East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brazoria County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Brazoria County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Brazoria County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berry Miller J High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3301 Manvel Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 997-3900
Gr: 7-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Pearland J H West
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2337 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Gr: 7-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Pearland J H East
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2315 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Gr: 7-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2950 Kingsley
Alvin, TX 77511
(713) 814-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Pearland J H South
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4719 Bailey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Nolan Ryan J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11500 Shadow Creek Pkwy
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3210
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Danbury Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5611 Panther Dr
Danbury, TX 77534
(979) 922-1226
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Angleton J H School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Henderson Rd
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-8002
Gr: 6-8 | 1,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Lake Jackson Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Oyster Creek Dr
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7250
Gr: 7-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Manvel J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7302 Mccoy Rd
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 331-1130
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Sweeny J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 N Elm St
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Fairview J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Cr 190
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Rodeo Palms J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Palm Desert Dr
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-2078
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Freeport Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1815 W Fourth St
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
G W Harby J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Rosharon Rd
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 585-6626
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Jackie Doucet Caffey J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9727 Pursley Blvd
Alvin, TX 77511
(713) 814-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Alvin J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 W S St
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-2680
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
West Brazos J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Roustabout Dr
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Clute Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
421 E Main St
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7230
Gr: 5-8 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2319 N Grand Blvd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Damon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Mulcahy St /cr 264
Damon, TX 77430
(979) 742-3457
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2222.
Lighthouse Learning Center - Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 Dixie Dr
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7340
Gr: 1-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2323.
Brazoria Co Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1804 County Rd 171
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-1210
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Adapt
Alternative School
7400 Lewis Ln
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-2681
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Brazoria Co J J A E P
Alternative School
20875 Cty Rd 171
Angleton, TX 77515
(281) 485-3203
Gr: 8-10 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brazos Harbor
Alternative School
1035 Dixie Dr
Clute, TX 77531
(979) 730-7340
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Iowa Colony J High School
3704 County Rd 64
Alvin, TX 77511
(713) 814-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Alternative Center
Alternative School
300 S Walker
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-8003
Gr: 5-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Brazoria County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brazoria County, TX include Berry Miller J High School, Pearland J H West and Pearland J H East.
How many public middle schools are located in Brazoria County?
29 public middle schools are located in Brazoria County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brazoria County?
Brazoria County public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Brazoria County are often viewed compared to one another?

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