Best Schools in Austin County, TX
Austin County, TX has 23 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,293 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Austin County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Austin County, TX
The top high schools in Austin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brazos H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brazos Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 287 Students
2. Burton H S
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Projected Test Scores
Burton Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students
3. Brenham H S
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Projected Test Scores
Brenham Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
4. Bellville H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students
5. Columbus H S
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students
6. Sealy H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sealy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students
Best Middle Schools in Austin County, TX
The top middle schools in Austin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brazos Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brazos Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 211 Students
2. Bellville J H
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Bellville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
3. Brenham J H
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Projected Test Scores
Brenham Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 763 Students
4. Sealy J H
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sealy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
5. Columbus J H
SchoolGrade
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Columbus Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 333 Students
6. Brenham Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Brenham Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Austin County, TX
The top elementary schools in Austin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burton El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 313 Students
2. West End El
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Bellville Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 163 Students
3. Alton El
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Brenham Isd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 467 Students
4. Sealy El
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Projected Test Scores
Sealy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
5. Columbus El
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Columbus Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
6. Brenham El
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Brenham Isd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 532 Students
7. O'bryant Pri
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Projected Test Scores
Bellville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 547 Students
8. Brazos El
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Projected Test Scores
Brazos Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
9. O'bryant Int
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Bellville Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 283 Students
10. Selman El
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Sealy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Austin County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Austin County, TX has a total population of 30,167 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Austin County, 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 Austin County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Austin County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Austin County, 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 Austin County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Austin County, TX
How many schools are in Austin County, TX?
Austin County, TX has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,293 students in total.
How do schools in Austin County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Austin County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Austin County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Austin County?
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: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Austin County
4 places in Austin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (3)
- Bellville Isd (5 schools)
- Sealy Isd (4 schools)
- Brazos Isd (3 schools)