For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 852 students in Gillespie County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gillespie County, TX are Harper Middle School, Doss Elementary School and Fredericksburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillespie 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 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Gillespie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Gillespie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harper Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: 5-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Doss Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11431 Ranch Rd 648
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Gr: K-7 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Fredericksburg Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 W Travis St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7657
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7657
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gillespie County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gillespie County, TX include Harper Middle School, Doss Elementary School and Fredericksburg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gillespie County?
3 public middle schools are located in Gillespie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie County?
Gillespie 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).
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