| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luling Independent School District | Luling | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1,416 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District | Martindale | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 8,447 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lockhart Independent School District | Dale | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 6,443 | 9 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Prairie Lea Independent School District | Fentress | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 229 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Caldwell County compares
Together they enroll 16,535 students across 24 schools. The largest is San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District with 8,447 students. Districts here average 2.8/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Caldwell County, Texas
Caldwell County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Caldwell County is Luling Independent School District (4/10). 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 Caldwell County, TX?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County, TX?
Of the districts serving Caldwell County, Luling Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 32nd 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.