For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,495 students in 76642, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 76642, TX are Groesbeck Middle School, Groesbeck High School and Enge-washington Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76642 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76642, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76642, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groesbeck Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Elwood Enge Dr
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Gr: 7-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Groesbeck High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 N Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4101
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Enge-washington Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Gr: 4-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
H O Whitehurst Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Gr: PK-3 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
76642, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
701 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
819 W Trinity
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Gr: 4-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 76642, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 76642, TX include Groesbeck Middle School, Groesbeck High School and Enge-washington Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 76642?
4 public schools are located in 76642.
What is the racial composition of students in 76642?
76642 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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