Summary:
Zip code 78266, covering parts of San Antonio and Garden Ridge, Texas, is home to three schools: one elementary school and two high schools, split between the Judson Independent School District (Isd) and the Comal Independent School District (Isd).
This zip code presents a stark contrast in educational quality, largely defined by district boundaries. Davenport High School (Comal ISD) is the clear academic powerhouse, ranking in the top 25% of Texas high schools with exceptional proficiency rates in Biology (86.69%) and English I (73.9%), a 95.8% graduation rate, and a 0.3% dropout rate. In contrast, Veterans Memorial High School (Judson ISD) ranks in the bottom half, with test scores consistently below state averages—most notably in Algebra I (27.94% proficient vs. 54.03% statewide)—and a lower 89.3% graduation rate. The elementary option, Garden Ridge Elementary (Comal ISD), is a consistent top performer, ranking in the top 11-12% of Texas elementary schools and achieving scores far above state averages, such as 75% proficiency in 3rd Grade Math versus 44.33% statewide.
A key takeaway is the significant funding disparity: Davenport High School spends nearly $7,000 more per student ($15,682) than Veterans Memorial High School ($8,703), which serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. This funding gap likely contributes to the performance divide. Notably, Veterans Memorial shows a relative strength in U.S. History (71.92% proficient, slightly above the state average), while Garden Ridge Elementary’s strong foundation in math and science suggests a successful pipeline into Comal ISD’s high schools. For parents, the choice often comes down to district assignment, with Comal ISD schools offering consistently higher academic outcomes and resources.
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