Best Schools in Zapata County, TX
Zapata County, TX has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,376 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Zapata County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Zapata County, TX
The top high schools in Zapata County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zapata H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zapata County Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1034 Students
Best Middle Schools in Zapata County, TX
The top middle schools in Zapata County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zapata Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zapata County Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 784 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Zapata County, TX
The top elementary schools in Zapata County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zapata North El
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Zapata County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students
2. Benavides El
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Zapata County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 61 Students
3. Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal El
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Zapata County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
4. Zapata South El
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Zapata County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Zapata County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Zapata County, TX has a total population of 13,889 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 64%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Zapata 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 Zapata County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Zapata County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Zapata 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 Zapata County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Zapata County, TX
How many schools are in Zapata County, TX?
Zapata County, TX has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,376 students in total.
How do schools in Zapata County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Zapata County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Zapata County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Zapata 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: 53%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Zapata County
2 places in Zapata County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Zapata (5)
- San Ygnacio (1)
School districts (1)
- Zapata County Isd (6 schools)