For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,380 students in San Patricio County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Patricio County, TX are Gregory-portland Middle School, Mathis Middle School and E Merle Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Patricio County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in San Patricio County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in San Patricio County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gregory-portland Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4200 Wildcat Dr
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4042
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4042
Gr: 6-8 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Mathis Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1627 E San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-2381
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-2381
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
E Merle Smith Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S San Patricio Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
A C Blunt Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2103 Demory Ln
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-2711
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Odem J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Owl Square
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Ricardo L Trevino J High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Gregory St
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
107 W 5th St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Gr: 8-11 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
2739 Mustang Dr
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-2232
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-2232
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Patricio County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Patricio County, TX include Gregory-portland Middle School, Mathis Middle School and E Merle Smith Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Patricio County?
9 public middle schools are located in San Patricio County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Patricio County?
San Patricio County 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).
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