For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,044 students in Cleburne, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cleburne, TX are Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School and Ad Wheat Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleburne, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Cleburne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Cleburne, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Country Club
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1500
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1500
Gr: 5-7 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
J J A E P
Alternative School
505 N Ridgeway Ste 100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-1100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-1100
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Cleburne, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kauffman Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1108 N Anglin
Cleburne, TX 76033
(682) 459-2800
Cleburne, TX 76033
(682) 459-2800
Gr: 5-12
425 N Granbury St
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 556-5660
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 556-5660
Gr: PK-K | 292 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rio Vista Isd Jjaep (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1102 E Kilpatrick Ste C
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-6070
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-6070
Gr: 11 | 1 student
810 E Willingham
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-5630
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-5630
Gr: PK-K | 426 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cleburne, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cleburne, TX include Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School and Ad Wheat Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cleburne?
3 public middle schools are located in Cleburne.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne?
Cleburne public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% 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 Cleburne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cleburne include: Ad Wheat Middle School vs. Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School, Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School vs. Ad Wheat Middle School
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