For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,759 students in Gonzales County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Gonzales County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Gonzales County, TX are Nixon-smiley High School, Rancho Sienna Elementary School and Gonzales North Avenue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Gonzales County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gonzales County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nixon-smiley High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Rancho Sienna Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
751 Bonnet Blvd
Gonzales, TX 78629
(512) 260-4450
Gonzales, TX 78629
(512) 260-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #33.
Gonzales North Avenue
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1032 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Grades: 3-5
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: PK-4
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Nixon-smiley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 5-8
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 N Sarah Dewitt Dr
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Grades: 9-12
| 825 students
Rank: #77.
Gonzales J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
426 N College St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Grades: 6-9
| 570 students
Rank: #88.
Waelder School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Us Hwy 90 W
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Grades: PK-12
| 305 students
Rank: #99.
Jhw Inspire - Legacy Ranch
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13326 N Hwy 183
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Grades: K-11
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 St Andrews St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Grades: K-2
| 556 students
Rank: n/an/a
222 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Grades: PK
| 112 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Pace
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Gonzales County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
102 Us Hwy 87 W
Smiley, TX 78159
(361) 564-2252
Smiley, TX 78159
(361) 564-2252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gonzales Alter Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1501 Saint Lawrence
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1032 Saint Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Nixon-smiley Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Smiley, TX 78159
(830) 484-3330
Smiley, TX 78159
(830) 484-3330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nixon-smiley Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nixon-smiley Pace (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
109 N Ave C
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gonzales County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Gonzales County, TX include Nixon-smiley High School, Rancho Sienna Elementary School and Gonzales North Avenue.
How many public schools are located in Gonzales County, TX?
13 public schools are located in Gonzales County, TX.
What percentage of students in Gonzales County, TX go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Gonzales County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales County, TX?
Gonzales County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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