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Best Bastrop County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 6,774 students in Bastrop County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Bastrop County, TX are Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Smithville High School and Mcdade High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bastrop County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bastrop County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Bastrop County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bastrop High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Bastrop County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado River Collegiate Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Smithville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
285 Hwy 95
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Mcdade High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: 7-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Creek High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
793 Union Chapel Rd
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7300
Gr: 8-12 | 2,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Bastrop High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1614 Chambers St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,729 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Elgin High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14000 County Line Rd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3438
Gr: 9-12 | 1,779 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14000 County Line Rd Bldg B7
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9774
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Genesis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
1002 N Ave C
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Gr: 10 | 1 student
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bastrop County, TX

Bastrop County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
906 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Elgin El South Elementary School (Closed 2012)
902 West 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Gr: 3-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Fruit Of Excellence School (Closed 2011)
1093 Nighway 304
Bastrop, TX 78602
(713) 875-3703
Gr: PK-12
Gateway School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1019 Lovers Ln
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Mcdade Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: 10
Woodside Trails (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1302 Park Rd 1c
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Bastrop County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Bastrop County, TX include Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Smithville High School and Mcdade High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bastrop County?
9 public high schools are located in Bastrop County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bastrop County?
Bastrop County public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bastrop County are often viewed compared to one another?

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