Best Mitchell County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,076 students in Mitchell County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mitchell County, TX are Westbrook School, Loraine School and Colorado El And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Mitchell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westbrook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Bertner
Westbrook, TX 79565
(325) 644-2311
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Loraine School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S Lightfoot
Loraine, TX 79532
(325) 737-2225
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Colorado El And Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1244 E 10th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3471
Gr: PK-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 136:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mitchell County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mitchell County, TX include Westbrook School, Loraine School and Colorado El And Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mitchell County?
3 public middle schools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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