For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 618 students in Runnels County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Runnels County, TX are Miles High School, Winters J High School and Olfen School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Runnels County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Runnels County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Runnels County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miles High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Winters J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 Rogers St
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5518
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5518
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Rank: #33.
Olfen School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Rank: #44.
Ballinger J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Conda Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Accelerated (Daep)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Grades: 8-10
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Alternative School
1122 Private Rd 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Grades: 5-7
| 3 students
Runnels County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ceec High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
305 Jones
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Fairview Accelerated (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Grades: 9-11
| 1 students
Fairview Vocational Training High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(915) 651-7521
Miles, TX 76861
(915) 651-7521
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Grape Creek Special Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
603 N Hts
Winters, TX 79567
(915) 754-5516
Winters, TX 79567
(915) 754-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Winters/fairview Daep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Runnels County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Runnels County, TX include Miles High School, Winters J High School and Olfen School.
How many public middle schools are located in Runnels County?
7 public middle schools are located in Runnels County.
What is the racial composition of students in Runnels County?
Runnels County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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