Summary:
The The Excel Center (For Adults) district in Texas oversees six high schools specifically designed for adult learners, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,101 students, and is ranked in the 12th percentile statewide with a 1-star rating.
Among these schools, Diboll stands out dramatically for its academic performance, achieving a 66.67% proficiency rate in Algebra I and a perfect 100% in Biology in the 2025-2026 school year—far exceeding the district averages of 14.12% and 45%, respectively. This small school of 75 students has seen its ranking soar from the 19th percentile to the 73rd percentile over two years. In contrast, Billy Moore leads the district in student outcomes, with a graduation rate of 57.7% and a dropout rate of 24.9%, which are significantly better than the district averages of 26.7% and 45.7%. Connally shows a strength in English II Reading, with a 57.14% proficiency rate that nearly matches the state average of 59.88%.
The district faces immense challenges typical of adult education, with very low graduation rates and high dropout rates across most schools. For instance, The Excel Center (For Adults) has an 8.6% graduation rate and 54.5% dropout rate, while The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin has a 16.1% graduation rate and 59.5% dropout rate. Spending per student varies widely, from $4,392 at South Austin to $9,938 at The Excel Center (For Adults), but higher spending does not correlate with better performance. A notable gap in the data is the absence of free/reduced lunch information, which would typically help explain the socioeconomic context of these schools.
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