For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,538 students in Waxahachie, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waxahachie, TX are Howard J High School, Finley J High School and Coleman J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waxahachie, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Waxahachie have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Waxahachie, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Broadhead Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4771
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4771
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Finley J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 E Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4680
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4680
Gr: 6-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Coleman J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4790
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4790
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis Co Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waxahachie, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waxahachie, TX include Howard J High School, Finley J High School and Coleman J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waxahachie?
4 public middle schools are located in Waxahachie.
What is the racial composition of students in Waxahachie?
Waxahachie public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Waxahachie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waxahachie include: Finley J High School vs. Howard J High School, Howard J High School vs. Finley J High School
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