For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,011 students in 78140, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78140, TX are Nixon Smiley Elementary School, Nixon-smiley Middle School and Nixon-smiley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 78140 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78140, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78140, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: PK-4 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Nixon-smiley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Nixon-smiley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
78140, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78140, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78140, TX include Nixon Smiley Elementary School, Nixon-smiley Middle School and Nixon-smiley High School.
How many public schools are located in 78140?
5 public schools are located in 78140.
What is the racial composition of students in 78140?
78140 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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