For the 2026 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 52% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), 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 90%.
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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Giddings High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 81%
78942, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Knox Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 389
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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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