For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,008 students in 78942, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 281 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 78942, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78942, TX are Giddings High School, Giddings Middle School and Giddings Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78942 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78942, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78942, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Giddings High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Giddings Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2248 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Giddings Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 E Industry St
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886
Grades: PK-3
| 594 students
Rank: #44.
Giddings Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403
Grades: 4-5
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Lone Star H S Southeast
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2261 James Turman Rd
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
78942, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Knox Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 389
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78942, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78942, TX include Giddings High School, Giddings Middle School and Giddings Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78942?
5 public schools are located in 78942.
What percentage of students in 78942 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 78942 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78942?
78942 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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