For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,447 students in Waxahachie, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Waxahachie, TX are Howard J High School, Finley J High School and Coleman J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waxahachie, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Waxahachie have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Public Middle Schools in Waxahachie, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Broadhead Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4771
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4771
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Finley J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 E Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4680
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4680
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Coleman J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4790
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4790
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis Co Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 8-10 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Waxahachie, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 76165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 76165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 7-9 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
650 Park School House Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Gr: 6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
614 Getzendaner Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Gr: 6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Gr: 9-10 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waxahachie, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waxahachie, TX include Howard J High School, Finley J High School and Coleman J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waxahachie?
4 public middle schools are located in Waxahachie.
What is the racial composition of students in Waxahachie?
Waxahachie 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).
Which public middle schools in Waxahachie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waxahachie include: Finley J High School vs. Howard J High School, Howard J High School vs. Finley J High School
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