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Best Milam County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,200 students in Milam County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Milam County, TX are Gause Elementary School, Milano J High School and Cameron Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milam County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Milam County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Milam County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gause Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 College
Gause, TX 77857
(979) 279-5891
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Milano J High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 N 6th St
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-6701
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Cameron Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Thorndale Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Rockdale J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
814 Bushdale Rd
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Buckholts School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
203 S 10th
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Rockdale Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
696 N Fm 487
Rockdale, TX 76567
(210) 638-5700
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Milam County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Milam County, TX include Gause Elementary School, Milano J High School and Cameron Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Milam County?
7 public middle schools are located in Milam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Milam County?
Milam County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% 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 Milam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Milam County include: Thorndale Middle School vs. Milano J High School

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