For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,380 students in San Patricio County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Patricio County, TX are Leon Taylor J High School, Gregory-portland Middle School and Mathis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Patricio County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in San Patricio County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 San Patricio County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leon Taylor J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2739 Mustang Dr
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-2232
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-2232
Grades: 7-8
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Gregory-portland Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4200 Wildcat Dr
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4042
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4042
Grades: 6-8
| 1,105 students
Rank: #33.
Mathis Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1627 E San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-2381
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-2381
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
E Merle Smith Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S San Patricio Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
A C Blunt Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2103 Demory Ln
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-2711
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-2711
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Odem J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Owl Square
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Rank: #77.
Ricardo L Trevino J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Gregory St
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
107 W 5th St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
2739 Mustang Dr
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-2232
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-2232
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
San Patricio County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Ed Campus Shoreline High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 College St
Taft, TX 78390
(512) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(512) 528-2636
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Alter Ed Prog (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
800 E Sinton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6814
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6814
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Aransas Pass Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2300 Mcmullen Lane Ste 600
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3466
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3466
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Choices For Accelerated Learning Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
602 East San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-3322
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
4200 Wildcat Dr
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4258
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4258
Grades: 6
| 346 students
800 S San Patricio
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6890
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6890
Grades: 5-6
| 319 students
Nueces County Jjaep (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Gregory, TX 78359
(361) 888-7007
Gregory, TX 78359
(361) 888-7007
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
748 W Goodnight Ave
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3113
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3113
Grades: 2-3
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Patricio County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Patricio County, TX include Leon Taylor J High School, Gregory-portland Middle School and Mathis Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Patricio County?
9 public middle schools are located in San Patricio County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Patricio County?
San Patricio County public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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