For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 274 students in Hillsboro, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in Hillsboro, TX is Hillsboro J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hillsboro, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 E Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4120
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4120
Grades: 7-8
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Co J J A E P
Alternative School
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-1023
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-1023
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Hillsboro, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
103 Country Club Rd
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4130
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4130
Grades: PK
| 130 students
Hill Co J J A E P (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
121 E Franklin St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9953
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9953
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
Hill County Alter (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
311 South Waco St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Hill County D A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
311 South Waco St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 623-4251
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 623-4251
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hill County Jjaep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hill County Jjaep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9553
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9553
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hill County Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
402 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 533-2321
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 533-2321
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hillsboro Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 Jane Ln
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4140
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4140
Grades: K-2
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hillsboro, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hillsboro, TX include Hillsboro J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hillsboro?
2 public middle schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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