For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,573 students in 76642, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 76642, TX are H O Whitehurst Elementary School, Groesbeck Middle School and Enge-washington Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76642 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76642, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76642, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H O Whitehurst Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Grades: PK-3
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Groesbeck Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Elwood Enge Dr
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Grades: 7-8
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Enge-washington Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Grades: 4-6
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Groesbeck High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 N Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4101
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
76642, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
701 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
819 W Trinity
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Grades: 4-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 76642, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 76642, TX include H O Whitehurst Elementary School, Groesbeck Middle School and Enge-washington Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 76642?
4 public schools are located in 76642.
What is the racial composition of students in 76642?
76642 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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