For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 377 students in Slaton, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Slaton, TX are Southland School and Slaton J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Slaton, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Slaton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Slaton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southland School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 Eighth St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 996-5339
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 996-5339
Grades: K-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Slaton J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Jean St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Grades: 6-11
| 8 students
Slaton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lubbock Co J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1909 N Akron Ave
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 747-4850
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 747-4850
Grades: 12
| 1 students
140 E Panhandle
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6591
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6591
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Slaton Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Slaton, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Slaton, TX include Southland School and Slaton J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Slaton?
3 public middle schools are located in Slaton.
What is the racial composition of students in Slaton?
Slaton public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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