For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 741 students in 78942, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78942, TX are Giddings High School and Lone Star H S Southeast. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78942 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78942, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78942 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Giddings High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78942, TX Public High 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.
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 high schools in 78942, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78942, TX include Giddings High School and Lone Star H S Southeast.
How many public high schools are located in 78942?
2 public high schools are located in 78942.
What is the racial composition of students in 78942?
78942 public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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