For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,267 students in Orange County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Orange County, TX are Bridge City Middle School, Orangefield J High School and Vidor J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Orange County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridge City Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Bower Dr
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1700
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Orangefield J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7745 Sandbar Rd
Orangefield, TX 77639
(409) 735-6737
Orangefield, TX 77639
(409) 735-6737
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Vidor J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
945 N Tram Rd
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8970
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8970
Gr: 7-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Little Cypress J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6765 F M 1130
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 883-2317
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 883-2317
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Deweyville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
171 Hwy 12 W
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 746-2685
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 746-2685
Gr: 6-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Mauriceville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19952 F M 1130
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 745-3970
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 745-3970
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
West Orange-stark Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 W Green Ave
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5520
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5520
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aim Center High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
690 Orange St
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8780
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8780
Gr: 10-12
P O Box 1107
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5430
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5430
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1035 West Round Bunch Rd
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1600
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1600
Gr: PK-K | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Little Cypress-mauriceville Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7565 Hwy 87 N
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 883-2232
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 883-2232
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students
Oisd Daep Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2690 Texas Ave
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-5337
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-5337
Gr: 9-11 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
West Orange-cove Ed Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 1107
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5605
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5605
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 56%
P O Box 1107
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5415
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5415
Gr: 5-6 | 488 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Orange County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Orange County, TX include Bridge City Middle School, Orangefield J High School and Vidor J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Orange County?
7 public middle schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Orange County include: Bridge City Middle School vs. Little Cypress J High School, Mauriceville Middle School vs. Little Cypress J High School, Orangefield J High School vs. Little Cypress J High School
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