| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District | Leesville | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1,045 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Gonzales Independent School District | Cost | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 2,605 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Waelder Independent School District | Waelder | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 290 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Gonzales County compares
Together they enroll 3,940 students across 11 schools. The largest is Gonzales Independent School District with 2,605 students. Districts here average 3.3/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Gonzales County, Texas
Gonzales County has 3 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Gonzales County is Nixon-Smiley Consolidated 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 Gonzales County, TX?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Gonzales 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 Gonzales County, TX?
Of the districts serving Gonzales County, Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 49th 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.