Public schools in Midland, TX
51 open public schools with an address in Midland, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
51
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
34,862
49 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
13
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Midland public schools
The federal directory lists 51 public schools in Midland, TX: 30 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high, 6 combined or other. The 49 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 34,862 students, an average of 711 per school. The largest campus is Legacy H S (2,735 students), and the largest elementary school is General Tommy Franks El (950).
Midland ISD operates the most schools here (41), and 2 regular districts have at least one Midland campus, plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 13 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 12 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 13 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 57% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Midland
Midland ISD
Public school district
41 schools in Midland
Greenwood ISD
Public school district
4 schools in Midland
Midland Academy Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Midland
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Midland · 50 total
Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Midland · 9 total
Texas College Preparatory Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in Midland · 39 total
Texas Leadership Public Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Midland · 4 total
Texas Works
Independent charter agency
1 school in Midland · 42 total
Elementary schools in Midland
30| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Fasken El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 909 | 20:1 | |
| Barbara Yarbrough El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 691 | 20.5:1 | |
| Bonham El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 697 | 19.3:1 | |
| Burnet El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 587 | 20.1:1 | |
| Bush El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 527 | 16.7:1 | |
| Carver Center Midland ISD · Charter | 01–06 | 605 | 17.1:1 | |
| Classical Academy - Permian Basin Texas College Preparatory Academies · Charter | KG–08 | 218 | 11.8:1 | |
| De Zavala El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 669 | 21:1 | |
| Emerson El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 529 | 17.5:1 | |
| Fannin El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 603 | 16.8:1 | |
| General Tommy Franks El Midland ISD | KG–06 | 950 | 26.1:1 | |
| Greathouse El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 872 | 21.9:1 | |
| Greenwood El Greenwood ISD | PK–02 | 829 | 14.8:1 | |
| Greenwood Int Greenwood ISD | 03–05 | 822 | 16.9:1 | |
| Henderson El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 633 | 22.8:1 | |
| James Bowie Fine Arts Academy Midland ISD · Magnet | PK–06 | 570 | 18.9:1 | |
| Jones El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 483 | 16.2:1 | |
| Lamar El Midland ISD · Charter | PK–06 | 604 | — | |
| Lone Star Trails El Midland ISD | PK–06 | — | — | |
| Long El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 575 | 18.1:1 | |
| Midland Academy Charter School Midland Academy Charter School · Charter · Alternative School | KG–08 | 421 | 15.4:1 | |
| Milam El Midland ISD · Charter | PK–06 | 561 | 20.1:1 | |
| Parker El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 468 | 14.8:1 | |
| Pease Communications/Technology Academy Midland ISD · Magnet | PK–06 | 547 | 18.7:1 | |
| Ralph Bunche El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 841 | 22:1 | |
| Rusk El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 516 | 18.1:1 | |
| Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory El Midland ISD · Charter | PK–06 | 481 | — | |
| Santa Rita El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 835 | 27.5:1 | |
| Scharbauer El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 579 | 20.5:1 | |
| South El Midland ISD | PK–06 | 651 | 29.7:1 |
Middle schools in Midland
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abell J H Midland ISD | 07–08 | 1,129 | 17.6:1 | |
| Alamo J H Midland ISD | 07–08 | 786 | 15.7:1 | |
| Goddard J H Midland ISD | 07–08 | 1,210 | 17.7:1 | |
| James R Brooks Middle Greenwood ISD | 06–08 | 843 | 16.8:1 | |
| San Jacinto J H Midland ISD | 06–08 | 744 | 15.7:1 |
High schools in Midland
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early College H S at Midland College Midland ISD | 09–12 | 365 | 22.8:1 | |
| Greenwood H S Greenwood ISD | 09–12 | 879 | 14.5:1 | |
| Legacy H S Midland ISD | 09–12 | 2,735 | 20.3:1 | |
| Midland Alternative Program Midland ISD · Alternative School | 07–12 | 122 | 8.9:1 | |
| Midland H S Midland ISD | 07–12 | 2,718 | 19:1 | |
| Premier H S of Midland Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 162 | 26.1:1 | |
| Richard Milburn Academy Midland Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 149 | 30.2:1 | |
| Texasworks - Midland Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Viola M Coleman H S Midland ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 180 | 13.2:1 | |
| Young Women's Leadership Academy Midland ISD · Charter | 06–12 | 424 | 19.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Midland
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center Midland ISD · Alternative School | 10–11 | 1 | 0.5:1 | |
| IDEA Travis Academy Midland ISD · Charter | PK–11 | 1,298 | — | |
| Legacy Freshman H S Midland ISD | 09–09 | 890 | 14.3:1 | |
| Midland Freshman H S Midland ISD | 09–09 | 845 | 19.3:1 | |
| Pre-K Academy at Midland College Midland ISD · Charter | PK–PK | 221 | — | |
| Texas Leadership of Midland Texas Leadership Public Schools · Charter | KG–12 | 888 | 16.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.2%
- Hispanic66.5%
- Black5.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 49 Midland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (34,862 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Midland
How many public schools are in Midland, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 51 open public schools with a location address in Midland: 30 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 34,862 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Midland?
Schools with an address in Midland belong to 8 education agencies, led by Midland ISD (41 schools), Greenwood ISD (4 schools), Midland Academy Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Midland?
Legacy H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Midland, with 2,735 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Midland?
Yes. 13 of the 51 public schools in Midland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Carver Center, Classical Academy - Permian Basin, IDEA Travis Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Midland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Midland public schools is 18.1:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Midland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities