For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 752 students in San Jacinto County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Jacinto County, TX are Shepherd Middle School and Lincoln J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Jacinto County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in San Jacinto County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 San Jacinto County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Byrd Ave
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3377
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3377
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln J High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13605 State Hwy 156
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1166
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1166
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Jacinto County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Jacinto County, TX include Shepherd Middle School and Lincoln J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Jacinto County?
2 public middle schools are located in San Jacinto County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Jacinto County?
San Jacinto County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% 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 San Jacinto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in San Jacinto County include: Shepherd Middle School vs. Lincoln J High School
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