| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Independent School District | Harper | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 584 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fredericksburg Independent School District | Fredericksburg | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 3,094 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Doss Consolidated Common School District | Doss | Not rated | 22 | 1 | K–7 | 1 |
How Gillespie County compares
Together they enroll 3,700 students across 10 schools. The largest is Fredericksburg Independent School District with 3,094 students. Districts here average 7.5/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 9/10. 1 of the 3 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Gillespie County, Texas
Gillespie County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Gillespie County is Harper Independent School District (9/10). 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 Gillespie County, TX?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Gillespie 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 Gillespie County, TX?
Of the districts serving Gillespie County, Harper Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.