Best Schools in 78629, TX
78629, TX has 27 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,921 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 78629 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78629, TX
The top high schools in 78629, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shiner H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shiner Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Moulton H S
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Moulton Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 138 Students
3. Cuero H S
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Cuero Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
4. Yoakum H S
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Yoakum Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students
5. Gonzales H S
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Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
6. Luling H S
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Luling Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
7. Nixon-smiley H S
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Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78629, TX
The top middle schools in 78629, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yoakum J H
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Projected Test Scores
Yoakum Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 322 Students
2. Nixon-smiley Middle
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Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 300 Students
3. Cuero J H
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Cuero Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
4. Gilbert Gerdes J H
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Luling Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 310 Students
5. Gonzales J H
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Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78629, TX
The top elementary schools in 78629, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shiner El
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Projected Test Scores
Shiner Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 410 Students
2. Leonard Shanklin El
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Luling Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students
3. Nixon Smiley El
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Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 458 Students
4. Hunt El
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Cuero Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 506 Students
5. Moulton El
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Moulton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 166 Students
6. Gonzales North Avenue
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Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 549 Students
7. Yoakum Int
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Yoakum Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 307 Students
8. J C French El
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Cuero Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 311 Students
9. Gonzales El
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Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 537 Students
10. Yoakum Pri
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Yoakum Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78629, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78629, TX has a total population of 12,226 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78629, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 78629, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78629, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78629, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 78629, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78629, TX
How many schools are in 78629, TX?
78629, TX has 27 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,921 students in total.
How do schools in 78629 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 78629 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 78629 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78629?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations