For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public middle schools serving 11,417 students in Jefferson County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, TX are Wilson Middle School, Sabine Pass School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2620 Helena Ave
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-6224
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-6224
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Sabine Pass School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5641 S Gulfway Dr
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2321
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2321
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 N 17th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5765
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5765
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Ehrhart School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3380 Fannin St
Beaumont, TX 77726
(409) 839-8200
Beaumont, TX 77726
(409) 839-8200
Gr: PK-9 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Bob Hope School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Port Neches Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
749 Central Dr
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-8115
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-8115
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
326 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #88.
Harmony Science Academy- Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4055 Calder Ave
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 838-4000
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 838-4000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,206 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Odom Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 W Virginia Ave
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-5925
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-5925
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Hamshire-fannett Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11375 Dugat Rd
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-2361
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-2361
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Groves Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Wilson St
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-0225
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-0225
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1704 14th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6455 Gladys
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-5900
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Bob Hope School Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7720 Park N Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8700
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Vincent Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 Eldridge Dr
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 617-5950
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 617-5950
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Pietzsch/mac Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Highland Ave
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6475
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6475
Gr: PK-8 | 1,134 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Smith Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Concord
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-5825
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-5825
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Pathways Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Victoria
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-5700
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Education School
Alternative School
300 S 12th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5241
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5241
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Co Youth Academy
Alternative School
5030 Hwy 69s Ste 100
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4079
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4079
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County Youth Academy
Alternative School
5030 Hwy 69 Access Rd
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 720-4019
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 720-4019
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Port Arthur Alternative Center
Alternative School
1030 Dunbar Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, TX include Wilson Middle School, Sabine Pass School and Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
25 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: Smith Middle School vs. Odom Middle School, Marshall Middle School vs. Odom Middle School, Odom Middle School vs. Marshall Middle School
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