Bastrop County Schools & Education
Bastrop County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,489
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#156
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bastrop County
Measured School Summary
Bastrop County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.6%.
Funding Context
At $6,489 per pupil, Bastrop County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bastrop County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
26 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #156 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
93.6%
2.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,489
$1,009 below the state average
School coverage
26
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bastrop County has 26 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Bastrop County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Bastrop County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#156
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
BASTROP ISD
Elementary to high school visible
12,506 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
ELGIN ISD
Elementary and middle visible
3,083 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
SMITHVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,885 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
MCDADE ISD
Elementary and high visible
356 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BASTROP ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 14 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bastrop County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bastrop County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bastrop County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Growing Hub for Students
Bastrop County features a robust education system with 26 public schools serving a total of 18,167 students. The infrastructure is well-distributed, consisting of 12 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 6 high schools. Four different districts manage the county's academic needs, providing diverse options for local families.
Major Districts and Charter Options
Bastrop ISD is the largest district by far, educating 12,506 students across 14 schools. The county also offers educational variety through two charter schools, which represent nearly 8% of the local school landscape. Elgin ISD and Smithville ISD provide additional public options for families in the northern and eastern regions.
A Mix of Town and Country
The county's schools are evenly split between town and rural settings, reflecting the area's transition from rural outskirts to suburban hubs. While the average school size is 699 students, Cedar Creek High School is a massive anchor with 2,002 students. In contrast, smaller campuses provide more intimate settings within the rural parts of the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
26
in Bastrop County
Reported Enrollment
18,167
26 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
2
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Bastrop County
BASTROP ISD
GuideELGIN ISD
GuideSMITHVILLE ISD
MCDADE ISD
26 Public Schools in Bastrop County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 26 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEDAR CREEK H S | Profile | BASTROP ISD | CEDAR CREEK, 78612Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 2,002 |
| BASTROP H S | Profile | BASTROP ISD | BASTROP, 78602Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,621 |
| CEDAR CREEK EL | Profile | BASTROP ISD | CEDAR CREEK, 78612Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 1,077 |
| CEDAR CREEK MIDDLE | Profile | BASTROP ISD | CEDAR CREEK, 78612Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 1,040 |
| CEDAR CREEK INT | Record | BASTROP ISD | CEDAR CREEK, 78612Rural: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 932 |
| BASTROP MIDDLE | Record | BASTROP ISD | BASTROP, 78602Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 929 |
| ELGIN EL | Record | ELGIN ISD | ELGIN, 78621Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 847 |
| EMILE EL | Record | BASTROP ISD | BASTROP, 78602Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 803 |
| MINA EL | Record | BASTROP ISD | BASTROP, 78602Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 785 |
| BASTROP INT | Record | BASTROP ISD | BASTROP, 78602Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 781 |
| ELGIN MIDDLE | Record | ELGIN ISD | ELGIN, 78621Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 780 |
| BLUEBONNET EL | Record | BASTROP ISD | BASTROP, 78602Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 761 |
| BOOKER T WASHINGTON EL | Record | ELGIN ISD | ELGIN, 78621Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 750 |
| ELGIN INT | Record | ELGIN ISD | ELGIN, 78621Town: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 706 |
| SMITHVILLE EL | Record | SMITHVILLE ISD | SMITHVILLE, 78957Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 702 |
| RED ROCK EL | Record | BASTROP ISD | RED ROCK, 78662Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 698 |
| LOST PINES EL | Record | BASTROP ISD | BASTROP, 78602Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 696 |
| SMITHVILLE H S | Record | SMITHVILLE ISD | SMITHVILLE, 78957Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 575 |
| SMITHVILLE J H | Record | SMITHVILLE ISD | SMITHVILLE, 78957Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 412 |
| COLORADO RIVER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY | Record | BASTROP ISD | BASTROP, 78602Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 236 |
CEDAR CREEK H S
BASTROP ISD
CEDAR CREEK, 78612 / Rural: Distant
BASTROP H S
BASTROP ISD
BASTROP, 78602 / Town: Distant
CEDAR CREEK EL
BASTROP ISD
CEDAR CREEK, 78612 / Rural: Distant
CEDAR CREEK MIDDLE
BASTROP ISD
CEDAR CREEK, 78612 / Rural: Distant
COLORADO RIVER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
BASTROP ISD
BASTROP, 78602 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,489
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Bastrop County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bastrop County, Texas?
Bastrop County features a robust education system with 26 public schools serving a total of 18,167 students. The infrastructure is well-distributed, consisting of 12 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 6 high schools. Four different districts manage the county's academic needs, providing diverse options for local families.
What are the major school districts in Bastrop County, Texas?
Bastrop ISD is the largest district by far, educating 12,506 students across 14 schools. The county also offers educational variety through two charter schools, which represent nearly 8% of the local school landscape. Elgin ISD and Smithville ISD provide additional public options for families in the northern and eastern regions.
What is the school experience like in Bastrop County?
The county's schools are evenly split between town and rural settings, reflecting the area's transition from rural outskirts to suburban hubs. While the average school size is 699 students, Cedar Creek High School is a massive anchor with 2,002 students. In contrast, smaller campuses provide more intimate settings within the rural parts of the county.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.