For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,881 students in 78681, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78681, TX are James Garland Walsh Middle School and Chisholm Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78681 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78681, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78681, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Garland Walsh Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0800
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,178 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Chisholm Trail Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Oakridge Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2500
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
78681, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Gr: 9-12
New Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Gr: 9-12
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78681, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78681, TX include James Garland Walsh Middle School and Chisholm Trail Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78681?
3 public middle schools are located in 78681.
What is the racial composition of students in 78681?
78681 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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