Nolan Ryan Junior High

Nolan Ryan Junior High sits in Pearland's fast-growing south side, where suburban Houston families have flocked for newer homes, strong schools, and a tight-knit community feel that's hard to find closer to the city. The school holds its own academically — especially in English — and carries the name of the legendary strikeout king himself, which tells you something about the local pride baked into this corner of Brazoria County. Families who want a solid middle school experience without the intensity of the Inner Loop, but still within easy reach of Houston's job centers, tend to feel right at home here.