📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Gilchrist, TX · Galveston County

High Island Independent School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 151 students · 1 school · 2 zip codes

5
out of 10 Rating Average
State reading & math proficiency · 40th percentile among Texas districts. Ranked within Texas only — not comparable across states.
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High Island Independent School District
📍 Gilchrist, TX · Galveston County · NCES LEAID 4823160
5/10
Rating
151
Students
1
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
2
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
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District Mailing Address
P O BOX 246, HIGH ISLAND, TX 77623
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Enrollment
151 students
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Schools
1
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4823160
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by High Island Independent School District2 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
77617GilchristGalveston CountyTX
77623High IslandGalveston CountyTX
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in High Island Independent School District?
High Island Independent School District serves 2 zip codes: 77617, 77623. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is High Island Independent School District rated?
High Island Independent School District has an overall rating of 5 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 40th percentile among Texas school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Texas only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend High Island Independent School District?
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 151 students across 1 school for High Island Independent School District.
What grades does High Island Independent School District serve?
High Island Independent School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact High Island Independent School District?
You can reach High Island Independent School District by phone at (409)286-5317 or by mail at P O BOX 246, HIGH ISLAND, TX 77623. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About High Island Independent School District

High Island Independent School District is a public school district serving 2 zip codes in Texas, primarily in Galveston County. It carries an overall rating of 5/10 (Average), the 40th percentile among Texas districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Texas districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (409)286-5317 before making a housing decision.