For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,344 students in Pecos County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pecos County, TX are Buena Vista School, Iraan J High School and Fort Stockton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pecos County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Pecos County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pecos County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 W Hwy 11
Imperial, TX 79743
(432) 536-2225
Imperial, TX 79743
(432) 536-2225
Gr: PK-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Iraan J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Farr St
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 639-2512
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 639-2512
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Fort Stockton Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W 5th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Gr: K-8 | 3,515 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Pecos County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Butz Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
101 W Division St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4121
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4121
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Challenge H S Sheffield Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 S Farr St
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 836-1514
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 836-1514
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pecos County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pecos County, TX include Buena Vista School, Iraan J High School and Fort Stockton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pecos County?
4 public middle schools are located in Pecos County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pecos County?
Pecos County public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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