For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,200 students in Milam County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Milam County, TX are Gause Elementary School, Milano J High School and Cameron Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milam County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Milam County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Milam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gause Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 College
Gause, TX 77857
(979) 279-5891
Gause, TX 77857
(979) 279-5891
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Milano J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 N 6th St
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-6701
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Cameron Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Rockdale J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
814 Bushdale Rd
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Thorndale Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2670
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2670
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #66.
Buckholts School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 S 10th
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Grades: PK-12
| 116 students
Rank: #77.
Rockdale Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
696 N Fm 487
Rockdale, TX 76567
(210) 638-5700
Rockdale, TX 76567
(210) 638-5700
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Milam County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Milam County, TX include Gause Elementary School, Milano J High School and Cameron Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Milam County?
7 public middle schools are located in Milam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Milam County?
Milam County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% 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 Milam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Milam County include: Thorndale Middle School vs. Milano J High School
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