| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidehaven Independent School District | Blessing | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 1,045 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Van Vleck Independent School District | Cedar Lane | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1,071 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Palacios Independent School District | Collegeport | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,300 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Boling Independent School District | Pledger | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,146 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Matagorda Independent School District | Matagorda | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 89 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bay City Independent School District | Bay City | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 3,579 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Matagorda County compares
Together they enroll 8,230 students across 21 schools. The largest is Bay City Independent School District with 3,579 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Matagorda County, Texas
Matagorda County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Matagorda County is Tidehaven Independent School District (10/10). 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.
Enter your zip code on any page to confirm your exact district assignment — district boundaries are address-specific and may not follow county or city lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Matagorda County, TX?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County, TX?
Of the districts serving Matagorda County, Tidehaven Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd 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.