Best Schools in Williamson County, TX
Williamson County, TX has 211 public schools (38 high, 39 middle, 114 elementary) serving 148,908 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Williamson County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Williamson County, TX
The top high schools in Williamson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westwood H S
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2820 Students
2. Rrisd Early College H S
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
3. Round Rock H S
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3773 Students
4. Vista Ridge H S
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Leander Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2646 Students
5. Rouse H S
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Leander Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1943 Students
6. Thrall H S
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Thrall Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
7. Legacy Early College H S
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Taylor Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students
8. Cedar Park H S
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Leander Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1952 Students
9. Hendrickson H S
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Pflugerville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2175 Students
10. Liberty Hill H S
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Liberty Hill Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2001 Students
Best Middle Schools in Williamson County, TX
The top middle schools in Williamson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Florence W Stiles Middle
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Leander Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1503 Students
2. Canyon Vista Middle
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1370 Students
3. Cedar Valley Middle
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1296 Students
4. James Garland Walsh Middle
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
5. Pearson Ranch Middle
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
6. Kelly Lane Middle
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Pflugerville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students
7. Ridgeview Middle
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1230 Students
8. Artie L Henry Middle
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Leander Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1254 Students
9. Thrall Middle
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Thrall Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 243 Students
10. Cedar Park Middle
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Leander Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Williamson County, TX
The top elementary schools in Williamson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cactus Ranch El
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 743 Students
2. Patsy Sommer El
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 982 Students
3. Elsa England El
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 960 Students
4. Spicewood El
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 730 Students
5. Deer Creek El
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Leander Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 674 Students
6. Great Oaks El
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 845 Students
7. Chandler Oaks El
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
8. Fern Bluff El
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
9. Linda Herrington El
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 797 Students
10. Thrall El
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Thrall Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 322 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Williamson County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Williamson County, TX has a total population of 609,017 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Williamson 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 Williamson County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Williamson County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Williamson 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 Williamson County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Williamson County, TX
How many schools are in Williamson County, TX?
Williamson County, TX has 211 public schools: 38 high schools, 39 middle schools and 114 elementary schools, serving 148,908 students in total.
How do schools in Williamson County perform on state tests?
On average, 211 schools in Williamson County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Williamson County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Williamson 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: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Williamson County
12 places in Williamson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Round Rock (29)
- Georgetown (26)
- Leander (19)
- Cedar Park (16)
- Hutto (10)
- Liberty Hill (7)
- Jarrell (4)
- Taylor (4)
- Florence (3)
- Thrall (3)
- Coupland (1)
- Granger (1)
School districts (11)
- Round Rock Isd (54 schools)
- Leander Isd (46 schools)
- Georgetown Isd (18 schools)
- Hutto Isd (11 schools)
- Liberty Hill Isd (8 schools)
- Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas (7 schools)
- Taylor Isd (6 schools)
- Orenda Charter School (5 schools)
- Jarrell Isd (4 schools)
- Florence Isd (3 schools)
- Thrall Isd (3 schools)