Summary:
The five public schools in zip code 78611 (Burnet, TX) are all part of the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District, which serves approximately 2,772 students from elementary through high school and faces significant economic challenges, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of about 59.5%.
Within the district, Burnet High School stands out as the strongest performer, earning a 3-star rating and boasting a 95.8% graduation rate with a very low 0.6% dropout rate, while outperforming state averages in English and U.S. History. In contrast, Quest High School, a small alternative campus with 35 students, spends nearly double per student ($19,134) but struggles with the lowest graduation rate (87.0%) and test scores, highlighting that higher spending does not guarantee success. Burnet Middle presents a mixed picture: its general math scores are alarmingly low—only 9.93% of 7th graders were proficient in 2025-2026—yet its advanced Algebra I program for 8th graders achieves proficiency rates near 80%, far above state averages. The elementary schools, Shady Grove Elementary and Rj Richey Elementary, show relative strength, with 5th-grade reading proficiency at R.J. Richey (48.52%) closer to the state average (58.47%) than middle school levels.
Key takeaways include a stark middle school math gap where advanced students excel but most fall behind, and a clear divide between the traditional Burnet High School and the resource-intensive but underperforming Quest High School. Overall, the district ranks in the 12th percentile statewide, with most schools below state averages, though the elementary schools offer a slightly brighter outlook for younger students.
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