Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Georgetown’s public schools score below 60% of Texas districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Georgetown’s districts is 29%, below the Texas average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Georgetown, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Texas, not nationally.
From Texas state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Georgetown’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 463 Texas towns with household incomes within a quarter of Georgetown’s, its schools beat 28%, lower than their 40% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 46% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 51% and 41% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Texas. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,747 per student, against $12,815 across Texas (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 17% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute, Gateway Tech H S, Gateway College Preparatory School, Goodwater Montessori School, Grace Academy of Georgetown (private), Community Montessori School (private), St. Helen Catholic School (private) and Grace Episcopal School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Georgetown’s grade
C+: better than 40% of Texas school districts, #413 of 642 Texas towns. Graduation is above the Texas average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Georgetown, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Georgetown · depends on your address
George Wagner Middle
Grades 6–8 · 837 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Charles A Forbes Middle
Grades 6–8 · 803 students · 15:1 students per teacher
James Tippit Middle
Grades 6–8 · 728 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Georgetown · depends on your address
George Wagner Middle
Grades 6–8 · 837 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Charles A Forbes Middle
Grades 6–8 · 803 students · 15:1 students per teacher
James Tippit Middle
Grades 6–8 · 728 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Georgetown · depends on your address
George Wagner Middle
Grades 6–8 · 837 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Charles A Forbes Middle
Grades 6–8 · 803 students · 15:1 students per teacher
James Tippit Middle
Grades 6–8 · 728 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Georgetown · depends on your address
East View H S
Grades 9–12 · 2,206 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Georgetown H S
Grades 9–12 · 2,059 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Georgetown · depends on your address
East View H S
Grades 9–12 · 2,206 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Georgetown H S
Grades 9–12 · 2,059 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Georgetown · depends on your address
East View H S
Grades 9–12 · 2,206 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Georgetown H S
Grades 9–12 · 2,059 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Georgetown · depends on your address
East View H S
Grades 9–12 · 2,206 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Georgetown H S
Grades 9–12 · 2,059 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Georgetown’s public schools are run by Georgetown Independent School District, which also serves Weir. Parts of Georgetown (8% of its land) are served by Jarrell Independent instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Georgetown vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Texas towns that share Georgetown’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | C+ | Georgetown Independent |
| Round Rock | A− | Round Rock Independent |
| Leander | A− | Leander Independent |
| Weir | — | Georgetown Independent |
Every school in Georgetown
24 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Texas’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 33 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Harmony Science Academy - Georgetown, Williamson Co J J A E P, Step - Jjaep, Step - Detention, Step - Core, S T E P - Detention, S T E P - J J A E P, S T E P - C O R E, Middle #5, El #12, Step Core/Jjaep, Step Detention Center, Step - Jjaep, Step --Detention, Step - Core, S T E P - J J A E P, S T E P - Detention, S T E P - C O R E, Berry Creek El, Step - Jjaep, Step - Detention, Step - Core, Step - Jjaep, Step - Detention, Step - Core, S T E P - J J A E P, S T E P - Detention, S T E P - C O R E, S T E P - Jjaep, S T E P Detention, Step-Core, Step- Jjaep and Step- Detention).
Questions about Georgetown’s schools
Are Georgetown’s schools good?
On Texas’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Georgetown children attend score below 60% of Texas’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #413 of 642 Texas towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 28%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Georgetown in?
Georgetown Independent School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 13,881 students in 22 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Georgetown are served by Jarrell Independent.
Where do Georgetown kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: East View H S and Georgetown H S.
What is Georgetown’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Georgetown Independent School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Texas.
How much does Georgetown spend per student?
$11,747 in Georgetown Independent School District (FY2024), against $12,815 across Texas. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Georgetown?
Yes: Grace Academy of Georgetown (religious, grades K–12, 353 students), Community Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 207 students), St. Helen Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 188 students) and Grace Episcopal School (religious, grades PK–K, 64 students). Georgetown also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Georgetown families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Georgetown → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Texas. Stars are from neighbors.