Best Public Schools in Zip Code 77840

The 77840 zip code area in College Station, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools, all part of the College Station Independent School District (ISD), except for Iltexas College Station Middle and Iltexas Aggieland High School, which are public charter schools under the International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) district.

Among the standout schools in the area are A&M Cons High School, which is ranked 531 out of 1,987 Texas high schools and has a 4-star rating, as well as Iltexas Aggieland High School, ranked 327 out of 1,987 and also with a 4-star rating. These schools excel in areas like graduation rates, dropout rates, and performance on STAAR end-of-course exams. Another notable school is College View High School, which has a 92.3% 4-year graduation rate and strong STAAR performance in English II Reading and U.S. History.

The schools in the 77840 zip code have a diverse student population, with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic performance on STAAR exams, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement. The comparison between traditional public schools and public charter schools in the area also reveals that the performance of charter schools can vary, with the Iltexas schools performing reasonably well but not necessarily outperforming the traditional public schools in the College Station ISD.