Best Public Schools in Zip Code 77963

The three public schools in zip code 77963, serving approximately 1,244 students in Goliad, Texas, are all part of the Goliad Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 66th percentile statewide.

Goliad High School is the district's standout performer, consistently ranking in the 67th-69th percentile among Texas high schools with an upward trend. Its English program is a clear strength, with 81.72% of students proficient in English I Reading—26 points above the state average—and it boasts a 95.9% graduation rate with a minimal 0.2% dropout rate. In contrast, Goliad Middle is the most volatile school, showing dramatic contrasts: while 91.67% of its advanced 8th graders were proficient in Algebra I (far exceeding the state average of 54%), only 11.24% of 8th graders were proficient in Social Studies, a 52-point gap compared to the state. Goliad Elementary is the most consistent school, maintaining a steady 3-star rating and ranking in the 57th-60th percentile, though it shows a concerning drop-off in math proficiency between 3rd grade (51.76%, above state) and 4th grade (44.16%, below state).

Key metrics reveal favorable student-teacher ratios (13.2:1 at the high school to 15:1 at the elementary school) and varying per-student spending, with the high school spending $15,051 per student compared to roughly $11,300 at the other two campuses. The percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch increases at lower grade levels, from 37.35% at the high school to 50.73% at the elementary school. Overall, the district offers a stable elementary foundation, a high school with strong English outcomes, and a middle school with notable highs in advanced math but significant weaknesses in social studies and general math instruction.