| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville Independent School District | Rosanky | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 1,885 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| McDade Independent School District | Mc Dade | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 356 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bastrop Independent School District | Bastrop | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 12,506 | 14 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Elgin Independent School District | Elgin | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 5,404 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Bastrop County compares
Together they enroll 20,151 students across 27 schools. The largest is Bastrop Independent School District with 12,506 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Bastrop County, Texas
Bastrop County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Bastrop County is Smithville Independent School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Bastrop County, TX?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Bastrop County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Bastrop County, TX?
Of the districts serving Bastrop County, Smithville Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 41st percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.