Best Public Schools in Zip Code 79836

The four public schools in zip code 79836 (Clint, TX) are all part of the Clint Independent School District (Isd), serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a community where a high percentage of students (68% to 86%) are economically disadvantaged.

The standout school in the area is the Clint Independent School District (Isd) Early College Academy, which ranks in the top 10% of Texas high schools (90th percentile) with a perfect 100% graduation rate and exceptional academic scores—89% proficient in English I and 88% in Biology, far exceeding state averages. In contrast, Clint High School serves a larger, more economically disadvantaged population (82% free/reduced lunch) and has a lower 91.7% graduation rate. Clint Junior High School shows a notable split: while 8th-grade Reading proficiency (65%) beats the state average (59%), 8th-grade Math proficiency (35%) lags significantly behind the state (47%). However, the junior high excels at accelerating top math students, with 91% of Algebra I test-takers scoring proficient. Wm David Surratt Elementary has shown strong improvement, jumping from the 32nd to the 60th percentile in two years, though it struggles with Math (38% proficient in 3rd grade) and has a critical gap in Spanish-language STAAR tests, where proficiency rates are in the single digits.

Key takeaways include a "two high school" dynamic where the Early College Academy's selective program achieves elite results while the traditional high school serves a broader population, and a systemic math weakness across the district's standard track. The elementary school's positive momentum and the junior high's Algebra I success offer bright spots, but the Spanish-language testing gap at Surratt Elementary signals a need for targeted support for English Language Learners.