Best Schools in Gonzales County, TX
Gonzales County, TX has 27 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,520 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Gonzales County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gonzales County, TX
The top high schools in Gonzales County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shiner H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shiner Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Moulton H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moulton Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 138 Students
3. Cuero H S
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Projected Test Scores
Cuero Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
4. Yoakum H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yoakum Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students
5. Gonzales H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
6. Nixon-smiley H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
7. Marion Alternative Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Marion Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 11 • 10 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gonzales County, TX
The top middle schools in Gonzales County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yoakum J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yoakum Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 322 Students
2. Nixon-smiley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 300 Students
3. Cuero J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cuero Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
4. Gonzales J H
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Projected Test Scores
Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
5. Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
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Projected Test Scores
Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades 4 - 10 • 4 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gonzales County, TX
The top elementary schools in Gonzales County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shiner El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shiner Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 410 Students
2. Nixon Smiley El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixon-smiley Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 458 Students
3. Hunt El
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Projected Test Scores
Cuero Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 506 Students
4. Moulton El
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Projected Test Scores
Moulton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 166 Students
5. Gonzales North Avenue
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Projected Test Scores
Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 549 Students
6. Yoakum Int
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Yoakum Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 307 Students
7. J C French El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cuero Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 311 Students
8. Gonzales El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Gonzales Isd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 537 Students
9. Yoakum Pri
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Projected Test Scores
Yoakum Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 206 Students
10. Yoakum Annex
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Projected Test Scores
Yoakum Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 229 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gonzales County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gonzales County, TX has a total population of 19,653 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gonzales 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 Gonzales County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gonzales County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gonzales 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 Gonzales County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gonzales County, TX
How many schools are in Gonzales County, TX?
Gonzales County, TX has 27 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,520 students in total.
How do schools in Gonzales County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Gonzales County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Gonzales County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gonzales 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: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gonzales County
4 places in Gonzales County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Gonzales Isd (5 schools)
- Nixon-Smiley Cisd (3 schools)