Best Schools in Washington County, TX
Washington County, TX has 21 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,548 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Washington County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, TX
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Giddings H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giddings Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 653 Students
2. Burton H S
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Burton Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students
3. Brenham H S
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Brenham Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
4. Somerville H S
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Somerville Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 199 Students
5. Trinity Charter School - Brenham Campus
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Projected Test Scores
Trinity Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 38 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, TX
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Giddings Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giddings Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
2. Brenham J H
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Brenham Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 763 Students
3. Brenham Middle
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Brenham Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 720 Students
4. Somerville Int
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Somerville Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 109 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, TX
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burton El
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Projected Test Scores
Burton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 313 Students
2. Alton El
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Brenham Isd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 467 Students
3. Brenham El
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Brenham Isd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 532 Students
4. Giddings Int
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Giddings Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 248 Students
5. Giddings El
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Projected Test Scores
Giddings Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 574 Students
6. Somerville El
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Somerville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 225 Students
7. Krause El
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Brenham Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 647 Students
8. First Baptist Church School
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First Baptist Church School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 154 Students
9. St Pauls Christian Day School
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St Pauls Christian Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 295 Students
10. Grace Lutheran School
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Grace Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 75 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, TX has a total population of 35,805 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington 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 Washington County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington 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 Washington County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, TX
How many schools are in Washington County, TX?
Washington County, TX has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,548 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Washington County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Washington County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
2 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Brenham Isd (7 schools)