Summary:
Zip code 78234 is home to a single, exceptional high school, Robert G Cole Middle/High School, which serves grades 6 through 12 and is part of the Ft Sam Houston Independent School District (Isd), a military-connected community that provides a unique and supportive learning environment.
Robert G Cole Middle/High School is a standout institution, ranking in the 97th percentile statewide (66th out of 2,009 high schools in Texas) for the 2025-2026 school year. The school boasts a near-perfect graduation rate of 98.3% and a 0.0% dropout rate, reflecting a highly supportive atmosphere. With a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1 and spending of $18,443 per student, the school provides significant individualized attention. Academically, the school dramatically outperforms the state average on STAAR exams, often by 20 to 30 percentage points or more. For example, English I Reading proficiency is 89.72% (vs. 55.43% statewide), and Biology EOC proficiency is 97.25% (vs. 70.51% statewide). Even the school's lowest subject area, 7th-grade math at 35% proficiency, still exceeds the state average of 29.41%.
The data reveals a clear "feeder" system where students entering in 6th grade already perform well above state averages, and this proficiency is amplified by the time they take high school End-of-Course exams. The school shows particular strength in English/Language Arts and Sciences, with leads of 30 to 34 percentage points over the state in those subjects. With only 17.16% of students economically disadvantaged, the combination of high resources, small class sizes, and a motivated student body creates an environment where top-tier test scores and near-perfect graduation rates are the norm, making Robert G Cole Middle/High School a model of academic excellence in Texas.
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