Gonzales County Public Schools
Gonzales County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,991
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Gonzales County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Texas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Gonzales County has 3 district entries. GONZALES ISD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. GONZALES has the most listed schools, with 6 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Gonzales County
Reported Enrollment
3,991
14 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Gonzales County
GONZALES ISD
NIXON-SMILEY CISD
WAELDER ISD
14 Public Schools in Gonzales County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GONZALES H S | Record | GONZALES ISD | GONZALES, 78629Town: Distant | 8–12 | High | 791 |
| GONZALES J H | Record | GONZALES ISD | GONZALES, 78629Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 567 |
| GONZALES NORTH AVENUE | Record | GONZALES ISD | GONZALES, 78629Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 549 |
| GONZALES EL | Record | GONZALES ISD | GONZALES, 78629Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 537 |
| NIXON SMILEY EL | Record | NIXON-SMILEY CISD | NIXON, 78140Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 458 |
| NIXON-SMILEY MIDDLE | Record | NIXON-SMILEY CISD | NIXON, 78140Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 300 |
| WAELDER SCHOOL | Record | WAELDER ISD | WAELDER, 78959Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 290 |
| NIXON-SMILEY H S | Record | NIXON-SMILEY CISD | NIXON, 78140Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 283 |
| GONZALES PRI ACADEMY | Record | GONZALES ISD | GONZALES, 78629Town: Distant | PK | Other | 161 |
| JHW INSPIRE ACADEMY - LEGACY RANCH | Record | INSPIRE ACADEMIES | GONZALES, 78629Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 40 |
| MARION ALTERNATIVE CENTER | Record | MARION ISD | MARION, 78124Rural: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 10 |
| NIXON-SMILEY CISD DAEP | Record | NIXON-SMILEY CISD | NIXON, 78140Rural: Remote | 6–9 | Alternative | 4 |
| NIXON-SMILEY DAEP | Record | RUNGE ISD | RUNGE, 78151Rural: Remote | 10 | Alternative | 1 |
| NIXON-SMILEY PACE | Record | NIXON-SMILEY CISD | NIXON, 78140Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
JHW INSPIRE ACADEMY - LEGACY RANCH
INSPIRE ACADEMIES
GONZALES, 78629 / Rural: Fringe
Every public school record in Gonzales County
Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.
Directory records
14
Showing here
14
Profile pages
0
Primary schools
3- Record
GONZALES EL
GONZALES ISD
- Grades
- KG–2
- Location
- GONZALES, 78629
- Enrollment
- 537 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
GONZALES NORTH AVENUE
GONZALES ISD
- Grades
- 3–5
- Location
- GONZALES, 78629
- Enrollment
- 549 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
NIXON SMILEY EL
NIXON-SMILEY CISD
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- NIXON, 78140
- Enrollment
- 458 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle schools
3- Record
GONZALES J H
GONZALES ISD
- Grades
- 6–8
- Location
- GONZALES, 78629
- Enrollment
- 567 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
NIXON-SMILEY CISD DAEP
NIXON-SMILEY CISD
- Grades
- 6–9
- Location
- NIXON, 78140
- Enrollment
- 4 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
NIXON-SMILEY MIDDLE
NIXON-SMILEY CISD
- Grades
- 5–8
- Location
- NIXON, 78140
- Enrollment
- 300 students
Listed on this county directory
High schools
4- Record
GONZALES H S
GONZALES ISD
- Grades
- 8–12
- Location
- GONZALES, 78629
- Enrollment
- 791 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
MARION ALTERNATIVE CENTER
MARION ISD
- Grades
- 6–12
- Location
- MARION, 78124
- Enrollment
- 10 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
NIXON-SMILEY H S
NIXON-SMILEY CISD
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- NIXON, 78140
- Enrollment
- 283 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
NIXON-SMILEY PACE
NIXON-SMILEY CISD
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- NIXON, 78140
- Enrollment
- 0 students
Listed on this county directory
Other schools
4- Record
GONZALES PRI ACADEMY
GONZALES ISD
- Grades
- PK
- Location
- GONZALES, 78629
- Enrollment
- 161 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
JHW INSPIRE ACADEMY - LEGACY RANCH
INSPIRE ACADEMIES
- Grades
- KG–12
- Location
- GONZALES, 78629
- Enrollment
- 40 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
NIXON-SMILEY DAEP
RUNGE ISD
- Grades
- 10
- Location
- RUNGE, 78151
- Enrollment
- 1 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
WAELDER SCHOOL
WAELDER ISD
- Grades
- PK–12
- Location
- WAELDER, 78959
- Enrollment
- 290 students
Listed on this county directory
Gonzales County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Gonzales County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Texas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Gonzales County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Gonzales County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Gonzales County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Gonzales County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Gonzales County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Gonzales County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.