For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,543 students in Rockdale, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 2 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Rockdale, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rockdale, TX are Rockdale Intermediate School, Rockdale J High School and Rockdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockdale, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rockdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rockdale, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockdale Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1338 W Us Hwy 79
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6200
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6200
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Rockdale J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
814 Bushdale Rd
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Rockdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Childress
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6140
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6140
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Rockdale Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
696 N Fm 487
Rockdale, TX 76567
(210) 638-5700
Rockdale, TX 76567
(210) 638-5700
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
625 W Belton Ave
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6030
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6030
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockdale, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockdale, TX include Rockdale Intermediate School, Rockdale J High School and Rockdale High School.
How many public schools are located in Rockdale?
5 public schools are located in Rockdale.
What percentage of students in Rockdale go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Rockdale are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockdale?
Rockdale public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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