Best Schools in Caldwell County, TX
Caldwell County, TX has 31 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 20,015 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Caldwell County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Caldwell County, TX
The top high schools in Caldwell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lehman H S
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Projected Test Scores
Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2120 Students
2. Gonzales H S
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Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
3. Luling H S
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Luling Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
4. San Marcos H S
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San Marcos Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2536 Students
5. Lockhart H S
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Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1968 Students
6. Lockhart Pride H S
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Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 61 Students
7. The Excel Center For Adults - Lockhart
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The Excel Center (for Adults) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
8. Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus
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Trinity Charter School • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 159 Students
Best Middle Schools in Caldwell County, TX
The top middle schools in Caldwell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert Gerdes J H
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Luling Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 310 Students
2. Lockhart J H
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Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1433 Students
3. D J Red Simon Middle
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 733 Students
4. Goodnight Middle
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San Marcos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 866 Students
5. Gonzales J H
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Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Caldwell County, TX
The top elementary schools in Caldwell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leonard Shanklin El
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Luling Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students
2. Plum Creek El
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Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students
3. Gonzales North Avenue
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Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 549 Students
4. Clear Fork El
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Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
5. Bluebonnet El
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Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students
6. Uhland El
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 786 Students
7. Hemphill El
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Hays Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
8. Dezavala El
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San Marcos Cisd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 575 Students
9. Navarro El
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Lockhart Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
10. Bowie El
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San Marcos Cisd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 479 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Caldwell County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Caldwell County, TX has a total population of 45,883 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Caldwell County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Caldwell 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 Caldwell County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Caldwell County, TX
How many schools are in Caldwell County, TX?
Caldwell County, TX has 31 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 20,015 students in total.
How do schools in Caldwell County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Caldwell County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Caldwell County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Caldwell 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: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Caldwell County
4 places in Caldwell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Lockhart (9)
- Luling (3)
- Dale (1)
- Prairie Lea (1)
School districts (2)
- Lockhart Isd (9 schools)
- Luling Isd (3 schools)