For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,899 students in Jim Wells County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jim Wells County, TX are Orange Grove J High School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School and Adams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jim Wells County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Jim Wells County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Jim Wells County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange Grove J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Theil St
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2323
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2323
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 Badger Ln
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2055
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2055
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Premont Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Elaine St
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: 6-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Jim Wells County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Whitney Dr
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9568
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9568
Gr: 4-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1000 N Cameron
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Gr: 5-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3051 Old Kingsville Rd
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3051 Old Kingsville Rd
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2050
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2050
Gr: PK-4 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1400 Morningside
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Gr: K-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
800 S Johnson St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Gr: PK-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
900 W Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2080
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2080
Gr: 5-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
501 Cactus
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2040
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2040
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Minority enrollment: 95%
500 So Eugenia St
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9398
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9398
Gr: 2-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
608 Wrangler Trl
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1028 Pierce St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6263
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6263
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jim Wells County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jim Wells County, TX include Orange Grove J High School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School and Adams Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jim Wells County?
4 public middle schools are located in Jim Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jim Wells County?
Jim Wells County public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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