For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,011 students in 78140, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78140, TX are Nixon Smiley Elementary School, Nixon-smiley Middle School and Nixon-smiley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78140 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78140, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78140, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: PK-4 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Nixon-smiley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Nixon-smiley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
78140, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78140, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78140, TX include Nixon Smiley Elementary School, Nixon-smiley Middle School and Nixon-smiley High School.
How many public schools are located in 78140?
5 public schools are located in 78140.
What is the racial composition of students in 78140?
78140 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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