For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 471 students in 77859, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77859, TX are Hearne J High School and Hearne Jh/hs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77859 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77859, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77859, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hearne J High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W Brown St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2449
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2449
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Hearne Jh/hs
(Math: 13% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W Brown St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2332
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2332
Gr: 7-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
77859, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1401 W Blackshear
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-3341
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-3341
Gr: 3-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1102 S Riley St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2281
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2281
Gr: PK-2 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 77859, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77859, TX include Hearne J High School and Hearne Jh/hs.
How many public middle schools are located in 77859?
2 public middle schools are located in 77859.
What is the racial composition of students in 77859?
77859 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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