Total enrollment
3,908
-102 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Gonzales County
Texas · Public K-12
15 public K-12 schools operate inside Gonzales County, with roughly 3,908 students enrolled, an average of 261 per school. The level mix is 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Gonzales County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Gonzales County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.1% | #161 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,908 | #109 of 196 | #1,560 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #107 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #97 of 196 | #1,200 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 75.6% | #27 of 196 | #580 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.2% | #138 of 192 | #1,288 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Gonzales County school rankings
Residents
19,851
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
7 districts
Enrollment
3,908
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,672
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.6%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
6
1,660 students
Middle
2
864 students
High
3
1,047 students
Combined / other
4
337 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
GONZALES ISD
2,557 students · 7 districts in Gonzales County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Gonzales County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
11.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
39
25.5% under 18
Test scores in Gonzales County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- NIXON-SMILEY MIDDLE· 63.0%
- GONZALES J H· 50.0%
- GONZALES NORTH AVENUE· 47.0%
- NIXON SMILEY EL· 47.0%
- NIXON-SMILEY H S· 47.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- WAELDER SCHOOL· 37.0%
- GONZALES H S· 42.0%
- GONZALES NORTH AVENUE· 47.0%
- NIXON SMILEY EL· 47.0%
- NIXON-SMILEY H S· 47.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GONZALES H S | Gonzales | High | 09-12 | 751 | · |
| GONZALES J H | Gonzales | Middle | 06-08 | 584 | · |
| GONZALES NORTH AVENUE | Gonzales | Elementary | 03-05 | 565 | · |
| GONZALES EL | Gonzales | Elementary | KG-02 | 500 | · |
| NIXON SMILEY EL | Smiley | Elementary | PK-04 | 438 | · |
| WAELDER SCHOOL | Waelder | Combined | PK-12 | 302 | · |
| NIXON-SMILEY H S | Nixon | High | 09-12 | 295 | · |
| NIXON-SMILEY MIDDLE | Nixon | Middle | 05-08 | 280 | · |
| GONZALES PRI ACADEMY | Gonzales | Elementary | PK-PK | 157 | · |
| LEGACY RANCH INSPIRE ACADEMY | Gonzales | Combined | KG-11 | 33 | · |
| NIXON-SMILEY CISD DAEP | Smiley | Combined | 04-10 | 2 | · |
| NIXON-SMILEY PACE | Smiley | High | 10-10 | 1 | · |
| FLORESVILLE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER | Floresville | Combined | M-M | · | · |
| NEW ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Smiley | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| RUNGE DAEP | Smiley | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Gonzales County
About Gonzales County
Gonzales County is a compact county of about 19,851 residents in Texas. Its public-school system teaches approximately 3,908 students across 15 schools.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $58,672, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 12% below the Texas median.
In terms of grade levels, Gonzales County comprises 6 elementary schools (1,660 students), 2 middle schools (864), 3 high schools (1,047), and 4 combined or other schools.
GONZALES ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,557 students across Gonzales County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Gonzales County has contracted 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,010 students to 3,908.
On this page, the community for Gonzales County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data