For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 9,438 students in Garland, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Garland, TX are Austin Academy For Excell, Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School and Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Garland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Garland, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Academy For Excell
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #22.
Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
626 Nickens Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2630
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Grades: 7-12
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1310 Bobbie Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Grades: 6-8
| 1,143 students
Rank: #55.
Iltexas Garland Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 N Shiloh Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #66.
Webb Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Spring Creek
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3080
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Rank: #77.
Sellers Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1009 Mars Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8337
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8337
Grades: 6-8
| 837 students
Rank: #88.
Lyles Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4655 S Country Club Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3720
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3720
Grades: 8
| 295 students
Rank: #99.
Sam Houston Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2232 Sussex Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2640
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 816 students
Rank: #1010.
O'banion Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Birchwood Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 279-6103
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 279-6103
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #1111.
Memorial Pathway Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 S First
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Bussey Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1204 Travis St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8391
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8391
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garland Aec
Alternative School
2015 S Country Club Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691
Grades: 5-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
4655 S Country Club Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3720
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3720
Grades: 6-7
| 578 students
Garland, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpha Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
701 W State St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
600 Keen Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Memorial Pathway Academy Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2825 S 1st St
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
501 S Jupiter
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8201
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2625 Anita Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2671
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2671
Grades: PK
| 9 students
2232 Park Crest Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2570
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2570
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Pathfinder Achievement Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
221 S 9th St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Texans Can Academy - Garland (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2266 Arapaho Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 441-7202
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 441-7202
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Garland, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Garland, TX include Austin Academy For Excell, Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School and Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland.
How many public middle schools are located in Garland?
14 public middle schools are located in Garland.
What is the racial composition of students in Garland?
Garland public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Garland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Garland include: Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School vs. Austin Academy For Excell, Bussey Middle School vs. Lyles Middle School, Lyles Middle School vs. Bussey Middle School
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