For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,886 students in 77539, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77539, TX are Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School, Galveston Co Detention Center and Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77539 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77539, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77539, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12850 Fm 3436 Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 309-3600
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 309-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Galveston Co Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
R D Mcadams J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11415 Hughes Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Dickinson Continuation Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Oak Park
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Gr: 8-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Alternative Program (Cap)
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 77539, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77539, TX include Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School, Galveston Co Detention Center and Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc).
How many public middle schools are located in 77539?
6 public middle schools are located in 77539.
What is the racial composition of students in 77539?
77539 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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