For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 737 students in 79403, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79403, TX are Talkington School For Young Women Leaders and Roosevelt J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79403 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79403, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79403, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 County Rd 3300
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3218
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3218
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79403, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79403, TX include Talkington School For Young Women Leaders and Roosevelt J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79403?
2 public middle schools are located in 79403.
What is the racial composition of students in 79403?
79403 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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