Best Schools in 78656, TX
78656, TX has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 12,111 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 78656 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78656, TX
The top high schools in 78656, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lehman H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2120 Students
2. San Marcos H S
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Projected Test Scores
San Marcos Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2536 Students
3. Lockhart H S
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Projected Test Scores
Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1968 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78656, TX
The top middle schools in 78656, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lockhart J H
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1433 Students
2. D J Red Simon Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 733 Students
3. Goodnight Middle
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Projected Test Scores
San Marcos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 866 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78656, TX
The top elementary schools in 78656, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clear Fork El
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
2. Uhland El
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 786 Students
3. Hemphill El
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
4. Dezavala El
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San Marcos Cisd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 575 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78656, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78656, TX has a total population of 2,420 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78656, 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 78656, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78656, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78656, 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 78656, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78656, TX
How many schools are in 78656, TX?
78656, TX has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 12,111 students in total.
How do schools in 78656 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 78656 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 78656 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78656?
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: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 7%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 7%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations