For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 852 students in Gillespie County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gillespie County, TX are Harper Middle School, Doss Elementary School and Fredericksburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillespie County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Gillespie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Gillespie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harper Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: 5-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Doss Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11431 Ranch Rd 648
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Gr: K-7 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Fredericksburg Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 W Travis St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7657
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7657
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gillespie County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gillespie County, TX include Harper Middle School, Doss Elementary School and Fredericksburg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gillespie County?
3 public middle schools are located in Gillespie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie County?
Gillespie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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