For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 183 students in 79356, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 79356, TX are Post Middle School and Garza County Regional Juvenile Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79356 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79356, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79356, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Post Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 6th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2874
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2874
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Garza County Regional Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Ave F
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3343
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3343
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
79356, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Garza County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 N Ave F
Post, TX 79356
(210) 638-5800
Post, TX 79356
(210) 638-5800
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Mullin Garza County Rjc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 N Ave F
Post, TX 79356
(855) 467-0030
Post, TX 79356
(855) 467-0030
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 79356, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 79356, TX include Post Middle School and Garza County Regional Juvenile Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 79356?
2 public middle schools are located in 79356.
What is the racial composition of students in 79356?
79356 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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