For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 1,671 students in Brown County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brown County, TX are Early Middle School, Brookesmith Artemis and Brownwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown 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 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Brown County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Sunrise
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-5665
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-5665
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Brookesmith Artemis
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33210 Magnolia Cir
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(512) 229-7398
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(512) 229-7398
Gr: 6-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Brownwood Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Calvert Rd
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-9545
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-9545
Gr: 7-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Zephyr School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11625 C R 281
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Bangs Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 3rd St
Bangs, TX 76823
(325) 752-6088
Bangs, TX 76823
(325) 752-6088
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
May High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Cr 411 E
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-2131
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Lone Star H S West (Tjjd)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3254
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4245
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4245
Gr: 7-10 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Brookesmith School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13400 Fm 586 S
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Blanket School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ave H
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
The Tshepang Center Fresno
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
603 E Dallas
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3700
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3700
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Blessed Kidz
Alternative School
3917 Kress St
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3700
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3700
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Hearts With Hope
Alternative School
3407 Spring Creek Dr
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3700
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3700
Gr: 8-11 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Fm 3254
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3700
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3700
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Brown County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brown County, TX include Early Middle School, Brookesmith Artemis and Brownwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Brown County?
11 public middle schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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