For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public middle schools serving 14,631 students in Nueces County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nueces County, TX are London Middle School, Rise Academy and Brundrett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nueces County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Nueces County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Nueces County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
London Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1306 Fm 43
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 452-4902
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 452-4902
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Brundrett Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1209
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1209
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Flour Bluff J High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Hustlin Hornet
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 694-9300
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 694-9300
Gr: 7-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Seashore Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15437 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 654-1134
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 654-1134
Gr: 5-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Lillion E Luehrs J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 E Sixth St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3576
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3576
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Calallen Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4602 Cornett
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5672
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5672
Gr: 6-8 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Driscoll El & Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 W Dragon St
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Kaffie Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5922 Brockhampton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-3700
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1540 Casa Grande Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-4600
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Banquete J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4334 4th St
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-6504
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-6504
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Tuloso-midway Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9760 La Branch
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6600
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Agua Dulce High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Longhorn Dr
Agua Dulce, TX 78330
(361) 998-2214
Agua Dulce, TX 78330
(361) 998-2214
Gr: 6-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Adkins Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2402 Ennis Joslin Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-3800
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3102 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Gr: PK-10 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Corpus Christi Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
822 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 852-0707
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 852-0707
Gr: 1-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Aaron Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3740
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3740
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2840
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2840
Gr: 4-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Hamlin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Hamlin Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-4210
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
West Oso J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5202 Bear Ln
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 806-5950
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 806-5950
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Haas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6630 Mcardle Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-4240
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-4240
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Browne Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Schanen Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-4270
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Seale J High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Ave G
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Battlin Buc Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-5100
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 1,531 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Cunningham Middle At South Park
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Mcardle Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-4630
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-4630
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Coles H S And Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
924 Winnebago St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-7380
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-7380
Gr: 8-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Driscoll Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Kenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-4660
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-4660
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Martin Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3502 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-4690
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-4690
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Nueces Co J J A E P
Alternative School
2505 Waldron Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 694-9205
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 694-9205
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Nueces Co J J A E P
Alternative School
5801 Patton Ste 100
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
(361) 888-7007
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
(361) 888-7007
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Nueces County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Excellence (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
408 W Main
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2835
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2835
Gr: 5-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Accelerated Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 887-7766
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 887-7766
Gr: PK-12
3901 Cliff Crenshaw St
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5921
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5921
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Calallen Charter High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4001 Wildcat Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5626
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5626
Gr: 12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
4621 Marie
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2880
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Carl Allen Alternative Discipl (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1101 Villarreal
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 855-1836
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 855-1836
1540 Casa Grande
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2180
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Cesar E Chavez Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4613 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 561-5651
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 561-5651
Gr: 9-12
P O Box 268
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-4513
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-4513
Gr: 4-11 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 75%
924 Winnebago
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 886-9306
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 886-9306
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Minority enrollment: 96%
2625 Belton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2220
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5225 Greely
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
410 W Ave D
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
1315 Comanche St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-2240
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Gcclr Institute Of Technology Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2203 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Gr: 9-11 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
701 N First St
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Gr: PK | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Mary Grett School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4402 Castenon St
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7960
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7960
Gr: 12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
5241 Kentner St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-0160
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-0160
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Nueces Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9760 La Branch
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6400
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6400
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Nueces County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Sta St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1200
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1200
Nueces County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
801 N 1st St
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Nueces County J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1252 Lantana St
Corpus Christi, TX 78407
(361) 888-7007
Corpus Christi, TX 78407
(361) 888-7007
Gr: 7 | 1 student
Premier H S Of Corpus Christi (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
212 Mary St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 452-3618
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 452-3618
Gr: 6-12
1945 Gollihar
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2680
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Salazar Crossroads Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
609 Hwy 44
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
844 Virginia
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9343
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9343
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Minority enrollment: 96%
208 E Ave H
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Gr: 4-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3001 Mcardle
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-4720
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-4720
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Teenage Mothers School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3109 Carver
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9372
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9372
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 88%
1110 Woodlawn Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2900
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1707 Ayers
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-4750
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-4750
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nueces County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nueces County, TX include London Middle School, Rise Academy and Brundrett Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nueces County?
32 public middle schools are located in Nueces County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nueces County?
Nueces County public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% 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 Nueces County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Nueces County include: Haas Middle School vs. Adkins Middle School, Adkins Middle School vs. Haas Middle School, Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi vs. Corpus Christi Montessori School
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