Summary:
Zip code 78163 (Bulverde, TX) is home to five schools serving elementary through high school grades, primarily within the highly-ranked Comal Independent School District (Isd), with one alternative school from the University Of Texas University Charter School.
The standout academic performer is Hill Country College Prep High School, which ranks in the 99th percentile statewide with near-perfect test scores and a 0% dropout rate, functioning as an elite magnet program. At the elementary level, Rahe Bulverde Elementary leads with the highest proficiency rates in Reading (82.9%), Math (72.9%), and Science (69.05%), along with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. Johnson Ranch Elementary is also strong but shows a slight ranking decline from the 92nd to 88th percentile. Bulverde Middle reveals a notable math weakness in 7th grade (23.5% proficiency) but excels in 8th-grade Algebra I (93.75%). The outlier is Sjrc Texas, a tiny alternative school with only 10 students and high per-student spending ($17,898), making direct comparisons difficult.
Key metrics show the Comal ISD district ranks in the 89th percentile statewide (4-star rating), with relatively low free/reduced lunch rates (17.5% to 21%) across its schools. Resource allocation varies dramatically: Hill Country College Prep spends $34,130 per student with a 10.2:1 ratio, while Johnson Ranch spends just $8,304 per student with an 18:1 ratio. For parents, Rahe Bulverde Elementary offers the strongest elementary academics, while Hill Country College Prep provides an elite high school option. The math dip at Bulverde Middle warrants attention, and the overall district quality is excellent, though families should consider the specialized track at the high school level.
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