Best Schools in 78942, TX
78942, TX has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,360 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 78942 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78942, TX
The top high schools in 78942, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Round Top-carmine H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Round Top-carmine Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
2. Giddings H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giddings Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 653 Students
3. La Grange H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grange Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 585 Students
4. Smithville H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78942, TX
The top middle schools in 78942, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Grange Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grange Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 300 Students
2. Giddings Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giddings Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
3. Smithville J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78942, TX
The top elementary schools in 78942, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Round Top-carmine El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Round Top-carmine Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
2. Giddings Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giddings Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 248 Students
3. La Grange El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grange Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 998 Students
4. Giddings El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giddings Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 574 Students
5. Smithville El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 702 Students
6. Immanuel Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Immanuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 166 Students
7. Brown Pri
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 196 Students
8. St Paul Lutheran Serbin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul Lutheran Serbin School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 72 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78942, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78942, TX has a total population of 8,898 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78942, 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 78942, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78942, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78942, 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 78942, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78942, TX
How many schools are in 78942, TX?
78942, TX has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,360 students in total.
How do schools in 78942 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 78942 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 78942 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78942?
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: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations