For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 9,269 students in Johnson County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, TX are Steam Middle School, Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School and Grandview J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Johnson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steam Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 S W Hillside Dr
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1500
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2845 Fm 731
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Grandview J High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 S 5th St
Grandview, TX 76050
(817) 866-4660
Grandview, TX 76050
(817) 866-4660
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Game Development Design School At Burleson Isd
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Sw Wilshire Blvd
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1700
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
R C Loflin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6801 Cr 1902
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Keene J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Charger Dr
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5311
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5311
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Nick Kerr Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1320 E Hidden Creek Pkwy
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0750
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Hughes Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 S W Thomas St
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0600
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 245-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 S Cleburne Whitney Rd
Rio Vista, TX 76093
(817) 760-0766
Rio Vista, TX 76093
(817) 760-0766
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Alvarado J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Cummings
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6840
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Ad Wheat Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Woodard Ave
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1300
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Venus Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Bulldog Dr
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3358
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3358
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
9401 N Hwy 171
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4340
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4340
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, TX include Steam Middle School, Tom And Nita Nichols Middle School and Grandview J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Johnson County?
17 public middle schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% 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 Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Johnson County include: Hughes Middle School vs. Nick Kerr Middle School, Grandview J High School vs. Venus Middle School
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