| 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 | Bay City | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1,071 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Palacios Independent School District | Collegeport | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,300 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Matagorda Independent School District | Matagorda | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 89 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Matagorda County compares
Together they enroll 3,505 students across 13 schools. The largest is Palacios Independent School District with 1,300 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Matagorda County, Texas
Matagorda County has 4 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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