For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 618 students in Runnels County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Runnels County, TX are Miles High School, Winters J High School and Olfen School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Runnels 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 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Runnels County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 Runnels County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miles High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Winters J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Rogers St
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5518
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5518
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Olfen School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Ballinger J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Conda Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Wall Special Programs
Special Education School
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winters/fairview Daep
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Gr: 8-11 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Runnels County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Runnels County, TX include Miles High School, Winters J High School and Olfen School.
How many public middle schools are located in Runnels County?
7 public middle schools are located in Runnels County.
What is the racial composition of students in Runnels County?
Runnels 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).
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