Small Middle

Small Middle School sits in the southwest corner of Austin, where tree-lined neighborhoods meet the Barton Creek Greenbelt and families tend to put down long roots. The school posts consistently strong numbers across the board, drawing in academically motivated kids from a community that values both achievement and a close-knit feel. It's a solid pick for families settling into the 78749 zip code who want a neighborhood middle school that punches well above the average without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of more intensely competitive programs.