For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,386 students in Harker Heights, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harker Heights, TX are Union Grove Middle School, Nolan Middle School and Eastern Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harker Heights, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Harker Heights 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 Public Middle Schools in Harker Heights, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E Iowa Dr
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6580
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6580
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Nolan Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Warriors Path Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1150
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Eastern Hills Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Indian Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1100
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harker Heights, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harker Heights, TX include Union Grove Middle School, Nolan Middle School and Eastern Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harker Heights?
3 public middle schools are located in Harker Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Harker Heights?
Harker Heights 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).
Which public middle schools in Harker Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Harker Heights include: Eastern Hills Middle School vs. Union Grove Middle School, Nolan Middle School vs. Union Grove Middle School, Union Grove Middle School vs. Eastern Hills Middle School
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