Rice Middle

Rice Middle sits in the heart of Plano's well-established neighborhoods in Collin County, where families relocate specifically for schools like this one — and Rice is about as good as it gets. With perfect or near-perfect percentile scores across English, math, and science, it draws academically driven families who want a rigorous middle school experience before their kids head into Plano ISD's equally competitive high schools. Plano itself offers that sweet spot of suburban comfort with easy access to the greater Dallas metro, making it a genuinely appealing place to put down roots if strong academics are at the top of your list.