For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,997 students in San Marcos, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Marcos, TX are Miller Middle School, Hays Inspire Academy and Goodnight Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Marcos, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in San Marcos have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 San Marcos, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miller Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Foxtail Run
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6660
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6660
Grades: 6-8
| 908 students
Rank: #22.
Hays Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
Goodnight Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Hwy 123
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6550
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6550
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #44.
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Grades: 2-12
| 194 students
San Marcos, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Does Not Apply
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4125 B Fm 967
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1307 Uland Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pride High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Marcos, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Marcos, TX include Miller Middle School, Hays Inspire Academy and Goodnight Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Marcos?
4 public middle schools are located in San Marcos.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos?
San Marcos public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% 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 San Marcos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in San Marcos include: Miller Middle School vs. Goodnight Middle School, Goodnight Middle School vs. Miller Middle School
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