For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,973 students in Bastrop County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Bastrop County, TX are Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Smithville High School and Cedar Creek 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 29% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bastrop County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Bastrop County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bastrop County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colorado River Collegiate Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Smithville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Hwy 95
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Creek High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
793 Union Chapel Rd
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7300
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,889 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14000 County Line Rd Bldg B7
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9774
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9774
Grades: 10-12
| 40 students
Rank: #55.
Bastrop Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Grades: 7-9
| 864 students
Rank: #66.
Bastrop High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1614 Chambers St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,563 students
Rank: #77.
Mcdade High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: #88.
Elgin High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14000 County Line Rd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3438
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3438
Grades: 9-12
| 1,543 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
1002 N Ave C
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Grades: 10-11
| 1 students
Bastrop County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
906 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
902 West 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Grades: 3-5
| 281 students
Fruit Of Excellence School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1093 Nighway 304
Bastrop, TX 78602
(713) 875-3703
Bastrop, TX 78602
(713) 875-3703
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Gateway School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1019 Lovers Ln
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
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
Grades: 10
| n/a students
Woodside Trails (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1302 Park Rd 1c
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Grades: 1-12
| 46 students
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 Cedar Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bastrop County, TX?
10 public high schools are located in Bastrop County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Bastrop County, TX?
Bastrop County, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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