For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 981 students in DeWitt County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in DeWitt County, TX are Westhoff Elementary School, Meyersville Elementary School and Nordheim School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
DeWitt County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in DeWitt County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 DeWitt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westhoff Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
244 Lynch Ave
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Grades: PK-8
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Meyersville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1897 Meyersville Rd
Meyersville, TX 77974
(361) 275-3639
Meyersville, TX 77974
(361) 275-3639
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Nordheim School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N Broadway
Nordheim, TX 78141
(361) 938-5211
Nordheim, TX 78141
(361) 938-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Cuero J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Junior High Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Yorktown J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 W 4th
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
DeWitt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
G O A L S Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 596-4609
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 596-4609
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
G O A L S Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
505 N Esplanade
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-6766
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-6766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
G O A L S Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 293-3221
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 293-3221
Grades: K
| 1 students
Goals (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 938-5211
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 938-5211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Goals Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
405 Park Hts Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 564-2252
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 564-2252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Learning Connections (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
303 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-9408
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-9408
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in DeWitt County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in DeWitt County, TX include Westhoff Elementary School, Meyersville Elementary School and Nordheim School.
How many public middle schools are located in DeWitt County?
5 public middle schools are located in DeWitt County.
What is the racial composition of students in DeWitt County?
DeWitt County public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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