Best Schools in Bastrop County, TX
Bastrop County, TX has 34 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 17 elementary) serving 21,803 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Bastrop County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bastrop County, TX
The top high schools in Bastrop County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colorado River Collegiate Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 236 Students
2. Lexington H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
3. Smithville H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
4. Mcdade H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdade Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 155 Students
5. Bastrop H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1621 Students
6. Cedar Creek H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2002 Students
7. Elgin H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1672 Students
8. Genesis H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 145 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bastrop County, TX
The top middle schools in Bastrop County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 242 Students
2. Smithville J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students
3. Bastrop Int
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 6 • 781 Students
4. Bastrop Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 929 Students
5. Elgin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 780 Students
6. Cedar Creek Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 6 • 932 Students
7. Cedar Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1040 Students
8. Elgin Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bastrop County, TX
The top elementary schools in Bastrop County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
2. Neidig El
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Projected Test Scores
Elgin Isd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 599 Students
3. Smithville El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 702 Students
4. Emile El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 803 Students
5. Bluebonnet El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
6. Compass Rose Harvest
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Projected Test Scores
Compass Rose Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 234 Students
7. Mina El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bastrop Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 785 Students
8. Mcdade El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mcdade Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
9. Booker T Washington El
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Projected Test Scores
Elgin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 750 Students
10. Elgin El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elgin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 847 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bastrop County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bastrop County, TX has a total population of 97,216 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bastrop 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 Bastrop County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bastrop County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bastrop 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 Bastrop County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bastrop County, TX
How many schools are in Bastrop County, TX?
Bastrop County, TX has 34 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 21,803 students in total.
How do schools in Bastrop County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Bastrop County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Bastrop County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bastrop 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: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bastrop County
5 places in Bastrop County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Bastrop (9)
- Cedar Creek (4)
- Elgin (4)
- Smithville (4)
- Red Rock (1)
School districts (3)
- Bastrop Isd (14 schools)
- Elgin Isd (7 schools)
- Smithville Isd (4 schools)