Best Schools in Gillespie County, TX
Gillespie County, TX has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,188 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Gillespie County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gillespie County, TX
The top high schools in Gillespie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harper H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harper Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students
2. Fredericksburg H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericksburg Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1003 Students
3. Gillespie County H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericksburg Isd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 40 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gillespie County, TX
The top middle schools in Gillespie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fredericksburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericksburg Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
2. Harper Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harper Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 179 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gillespie County, TX
The top elementary schools in Gillespie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harper El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harper Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 217 Students
2. Doss El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doss Consolidated Csd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 22 Students
3. Stonewall El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericksburg Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
4. Fredericksburg El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericksburg Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 744 Students
5. St Mary's Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary's Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 337 Students
6. Fredericksburg Pri
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericksburg Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 515 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gillespie County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gillespie County, TX has a total population of 26,725 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gillespie 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 Gillespie County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gillespie County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gillespie 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 Gillespie County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gillespie County, TX
How many schools are in Gillespie County, TX?
Gillespie County, TX has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,188 students in total.
How do schools in Gillespie County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Gillespie County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Gillespie County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gillespie 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: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gillespie County
4 places in Gillespie County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Fredericksburg (5)
- Harper (3)
- Doss (1)
- Stonewall (1)
School districts (2)
- Fredericksburg Isd (6 schools)
- Harper Isd (3 schools)