5.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in Midland, Texas

60 schools in the directory · 36 Elementary · 5 Middle · 9 High · 10 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 46

Private: 14

Districts: 4

Comparable public avg (43): 5.5/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Midland are Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL (8.7/10), Bush EL (7.9/10), and Carver Center (7.9/10), among 43 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

46 public · 14 private

Avg Score

5.5

43 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

46 public · 14 private

Avg Score

5.5

43 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL

Rates 8.7/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Midland public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Milam EL

STAAR proficiency rose +17.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Midland public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Midland

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 43 rated schools; 60 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+3.4	95th
2	Bush EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.5	84th
3	Carver Center	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	84th
4	Greathouse EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	73th
5	Parker EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	65th
6	Early College H S at Midland College	7.0 / 10	High	+1.2	63th
7	Greenwood Int	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	64th
8	Scharbauer EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	60th
9	Henderson EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	58th
10	San Jacinto J H	6.8 / 10	Middle	+1.2	58th

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About Schools in Midland, Texas

Midland, Texas is home to 60 schools, including 46 public schools and 14 private schools. The city's schools span 36 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 9 high schools.

The 43 public schools in this comparison average 5.5 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

Midland is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 33,861 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

36 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL 475 students · Pre-K–6th	475	Pre-K–6th	8.7
2	Bush EL 534 students · Pre-K–6th	534	Pre-K–6th	7.9
3	Carver Center 510 students · 1st–6th	510	1st–6th	7.9
4	Greathouse EL 897 students · Pre-K–6th	897	Pre-K–6th	7.4
5	Parker EL 547 students · Pre-K–6th	547	Pre-K–6th	7.1
6	Greenwood Int 758 students · 3rd–5th	758	3rd–5th	7.0
7	Scharbauer EL 518 students · Pre-K–6th	518	Pre-K–6th	6.9
8	Henderson EL 615 students · Pre-K–6th	615	Pre-K–6th	6.8
9	Midland Academy Charter School 402 students · Kindergarten–8th	402	Kindergarten–8th	6.5
10	Burnet EL 582 students · Pre-K–6th	582	Pre-K–6th	6.0

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	San Jacinto J H 934 students · 6th–8th	934	6th–8th	6.8
2	Goddard J H 1,063 students · 7th–8th	1,063	7th–8th	5.3
3	Abell J H 1,094 students · 7th–8th	1,094	7th–8th	5.3
4	James R Brooks Middle 799 students · 6th–8th	799	6th–8th	5.2
5	Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center 4 students · 5th–11th	4	5th–11th	—

High Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Early College H S at Midland College 351 students · 9th–12th	351	9th–12th	7.0
2	Greenwood H S 848 students · 9th–12th	848	9th–12th	6.1
3	Alamo J H 796 students · 7th–12th	796	7th–12th	4.8
4	Midland H S 2,577 students · 7th–12th	2,577	7th–12th	4.3
5	Viola M Coleman H S 201 students · 9th–12th	201	9th–12th	4.2
6	Legacy H S 2,656 students · 9th–12th	2,656	9th–12th	3.7
7	Richard Milburn Academy Midland 126 students · 9th–12th	126	9th–12th	2.9
8	Midland Alternative Program 18 students · 7th–12th	18	7th–12th	—
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Holy Cross Catholic High SchoolPrivate 75 students · 9th–12th	75	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

10 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Young Women's Leadership Academy 351 students · 6th–11th	351	6th–11th	6.5
2	Pre-K Academy at Midland College 178 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	178	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.2
3	Midland Freshman H S 856 students · 9th–9th	856	9th–9th	5.1
4	Idea Travis Academy 1,195 students · Pre-K–9th	1,195	Pre-K–9th	5.1
5	Legacy Freshman H S 871 students · 9th–9th	871	9th–9th	3.4
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Bynum SchoolPrivate 86 students · Pre-K–12th	86	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Trinity SchoolPrivate 612 students · Pre-K–12th	612	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	Hillcrest SchoolPrivate 125 students · Kindergarten–12th	125	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
4	Orion High SchoolPrivate 153 students · Kindergarten–12th	153	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
5	Midland Christian SchoolPrivate 1,253 students · Pre-K–12th	1,253	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Midland

Midland, Texas · 60 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 36
Middle: 5
High: 9
Other: 10

Resources

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School Districts (4)

RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)

9 schools · 1,450 students

MIDLAND ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school · 402 students

GREENWOOD ISD

4 schools · 3,257 students

MIDLAND ISD

40 schools · 28,752 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Midland, Texas

How many schools are in Midland, Texas?

Midland has 60 schools, including 46 public and 14 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Midland, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 43 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Midland is 5.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Midland, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Midland on MySchoolScout is Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Midland, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Midland on MySchoolScout is Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Midland, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Midland on MySchoolScout is San Jacinto J H with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What is the best high school in Midland, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Midland on MySchoolScout is Early College H S at Midland College with a composite score of 7.0/10.

How many school districts serve Midland, Texas?

Midland is served by 4 school districts: Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen), Midland Academy Charter School, Greenwood ISD, Midland ISD.

Are there private schools in Midland, Texas?

Yes, Midland has 14 private schools alongside 46 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Ann S School with a score of 7.8/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Midland, Texas?

Among 43 public schools in Midland that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 19.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Midland, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.