Irons Middle

Irons Middle sits in the southwest part of Lubbock, a sprawling West Texas city where Friday nights revolve around high school football and community ties run deep. The academics here are a work in progress, with math and science scores in particular reflecting some room for growth, so families who prioritize strong core academics may want to factor that into their decision. That said, Lubbock's cost of living is hard to beat, and families already rooted in this corner of the city will find a school that's part of a tight-knit community with plenty of Lubbock ISD support behind it.