For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,207 students in Caldwell County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Caldwell County, TX are Lockhart Pride High School, Gilbert Gerdes J High School and Lockhart J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Caldwell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockhart Pride High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Pecos
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Gr: 8-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Gerdes J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 E Bowie St
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Lockhart J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 City Line Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0770
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0770
Gr: 6-8 | 1,432 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
896 Robin Ranch Rd Bldg 9
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Gr: 5-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Lockhart High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lion Country Dr
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0300
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0300
Gr: 8-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Lea School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6910 Hwy 80
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Caldwell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Camp Comanche (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5299 S Hwy 183
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 232-1872
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 232-1872
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
419 Bois D Arc St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0170
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0170
Gr: 9
118 Bowie
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2223
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2223
Gr: PK-1 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Pegasus Campus (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
896 Robin Ranch Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Gr: 4-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Caldwell County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Caldwell County, TX include Lockhart Pride High School, Gilbert Gerdes J High School and Lockhart J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Caldwell County?
6 public middle schools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% 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 Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Caldwell County include: Gilbert Gerdes J High School vs. Lockhart J High School, Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus vs. Lockhart J High School, Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus vs. Gilbert Gerdes J High School
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