For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 6,774 students in Bastrop County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bastrop County, TX are Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Smithville High School and Mcdade High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bastrop County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bastrop County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Bastrop County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bastrop High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bastrop County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado River Collegiate Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Smithville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Hwy 95
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Mcdade High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Creek High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
793 Union Chapel Rd
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7300
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Bastrop High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1614 Chambers St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,767 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Elgin High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14000 County Line Rd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3438
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3438
Gr: 9-12 | 1,771 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14000 County Line Rd Bldg B7
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9774
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9774
Gr: 10-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Genesis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
906 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Bastrop County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
902 West 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Gr: 3-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Gateway School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1019 Lovers Ln
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Mcdade Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: 10
Woodside Trails (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1302 Park Rd 1c
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bastrop County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bastrop County, TX include Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Smithville High School and Mcdade High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bastrop County?
9 public high schools are located in Bastrop County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bastrop County?
Bastrop County public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bastrop County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bastrop County include: Smithville High School vs. Bastrop High School, Cedar Creek High School vs. Bastrop High School, Elgin High School vs. Bastrop High School
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