For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,069 students in Atascosa County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atascosa County, TX are Jourdanton J High School, Lytle Daep and Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atascosa County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Atascosa County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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 Atascosa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jourdanton J High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2234
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2234
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Lytle Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15437 Cottage St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1511 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Gr: 7-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Pleasanton J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Jolly St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1280
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1280
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Lytle J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18975 W Fm 2790 S
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5115
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5115
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Rose Blvd
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1646
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1646
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Poteet J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fm 1470
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3571
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3571
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
711 Broadway St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Atascosa County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atascosa County, TX include Jourdanton J High School, Lytle Daep and Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Atascosa County?
13 public middle schools are located in Atascosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atascosa County?
Atascosa County public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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