For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 611 students in Frio County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Frio County, TX are Mary Harper Middle School and Pearsall J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frio County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Frio County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Frio County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Harper Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Fm 117
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-2195
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-2195
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Pearsall J High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Alabama St
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frio County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Foot Daep Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
245 Hwy 117
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1912
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1912
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students
Bigfoot Alter Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
F M 472 And F M 462
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Gr: 8-11 | 10 students
Bigfoot Alter School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Fm Rd 462
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Bigfoot Alternative Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Fm 472 At 462
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 879-3073
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 879-3073
Gr: 8-10 | 2 students
Bigfoot Alternative High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Fm 472 And Fm 462
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Gr: 8-11
Pearsall Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1990 Maverick Dr
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Gr: 6-11 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Frio County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Frio County, TX include Mary Harper Middle School and Pearsall J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Frio County?
2 public middle schools are located in Frio County.
What is the racial composition of students in Frio County?
Frio County public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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