Best 77420 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,151 students in 77420, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77420, TX are Newgulf Elementary School, Iago J High School and Boling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77420 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77420, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77420, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newgulf Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1867 Burning Stone
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2837
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Iago J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Gift St
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2826
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Boling High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
407 Atlantic St
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2816
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Wharton County Jjaep
Alternative School
106 E Milam St
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 532-2465

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77420, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77420, TX include Newgulf Elementary School, Iago J High School and Boling High School.
How many public schools are located in 77420?
4 public schools are located in 77420.
What is the racial composition of students in 77420?
77420 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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