Summary:
Zip code 75431 is served by a single school, Como-Pickton School, an alternative school within the Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District that educates students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with a total enrollment of 770 students.
Como-Pickton School presents a fascinating contrast in academic performance. The school boasts an exceptional graduation rate of 97.8% and a 0.0% dropout rate, paired with a low student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1, suggesting strong student retention and potential for individualized attention. However, performance on state assessments tells two different stories. In elementary and middle school (grades 3-8), the school consistently trails state averages in reading and mathematics, with 3rd grade math proficiency at just 23.08% compared to the state's 44.33% in the most recent data. Conversely, high school students dramatically outperform the state on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in Algebra I (75.81% proficient vs. 54.03% statewide) and Biology (80.77% vs. 70.51%). This indicates that while foundational skills in earlier grades need significant improvement, the high school program is highly effective at preparing students for these critical assessments.
A notable exception to the high school success is U.S. History, where the school underperforms the state average in both reported years (52.83% vs. 70.17% in 2025-2026). The data also shows significant year-over-year volatility in some grades, such as a 16-percentage-point drop in 3rd grade reading proficiency, which may reflect different student cohorts or shifting instructional focus. With 63.51% of students economically disadvantaged and per-student spending of $11,517, the school has resources like small class sizes that appear to be effectively concentrated in high school, yielding excellent results there, while elementary and middle school math and reading remain key areas for improvement.
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