For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 770 students in Bay City, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in Bay City, TX is Bay City J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay City, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Bay City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Bay City, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay City J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Carey Smith Blvd
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Bay City, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2417 16th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Gr: 4-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Matagorda County Alter Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2001 Kilowatt Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(361) 972-5491
Bay City, TX 77414
(361) 972-5491
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Matagorda County J J A E P High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2001 Kilowatt Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5820
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5820
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5591
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5591
Gr: 4-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bay City, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bay City, TX include Bay City J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bay City?
1 public middle schools are located in Bay City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay City?
Bay City public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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