Best High Schools in Matagorda County, TX

High schools
5
Students
2,357
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Matagorda County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Tidehaven H S

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tidehaven Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

2. Van Vleck H S

B

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Van Vleck Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students

3. Palacios H S

C

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Palacios Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 383 Students

4. Boling H S

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boling Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students

5. Bay City H S

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bay City Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1031 Students

Best Middle Schools in Matagorda County, TX

Middle schools
5
Students
1,842
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Matagorda County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Tidehaven Int

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tidehaven Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 233 Students

2. Iago J H

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boling Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 284 Students

3. Bay City J H

C

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay City Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students

4. Van Vleck Jr H S

C-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Van Vleck Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students

5. Palacios J H

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Palacios Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Matagorda County, TX

Elementary schools
11
Students
4,008
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Matagorda County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Markham El

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tidehaven Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students

2. Blessing El

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tidehaven Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students

3. Newgulf El

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boling Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students

4. Central El

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Palacios Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students

5. Van Vleck El

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Van Vleck Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students

6. Tenie Holmes El

D+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bay City Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 780 Students

7. Van Vleck Int

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Van Vleck Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 170 Students

8. Holy Cross School - Bay City

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Holy Cross School - Bay City • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students

9. Roberts El

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bay City Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 513 Students

10. Cherry El

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bay City Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 466 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Matagorda County, TX

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Matagorda County, TX has a total population of 36,255 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Matagorda County, TX

8,296

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Matagorda County, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

29.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.42 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Matagorda County, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Matagorda County, TX.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,677 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Matagorda County, TX Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Matagorda County, TX

How many schools are in Matagorda County, TX?

Matagorda County, TX has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,296 students in total.

How do schools in Matagorda County perform on state tests?

On average, 22 schools in Matagorda County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Matagorda County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Matagorda 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Matagorda County, TX

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  • Projected: 38%
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  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 33%
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  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 38%
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  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Matagorda County

6 places in Matagorda County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (6)

School districts (4)