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Best Schools in Poth, Texas

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 8.4/10
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Choosing a school in Poth?

Use this page to compare every school in Poth by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Poth J H

9.4/10

Middle · Poth ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Poth H S

8.4/10

High · Poth ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Poth EL

7.5/10

Elementary · Poth ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Poth for 2026 are Poth J H (9.4/10), Poth H S (8.4/10), and Poth EL (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

8.4

out of 10

Median Home

$194,700

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Poth

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Poth J H 9.4 / 10
2 Poth H S 8.4 / 10
3 Poth EL 7.5 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
8.4/10

100% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$72,961

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$194,700

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
17%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
24 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
61%

Of occupied housing units

How Poth compares

Texas rank

#28 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+2.2

above Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$73k

98% of Texas median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Poth, Texas

Poth, Texas is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 8.4 out of 10, schools in Poth perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Poth is Poth J H with a composite score of 9.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Poth is served by 1 school district: POTH ISD. These districts collectively serve 949 students.

Poth's community shows 17% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $72,961. The poverty rate in the area is 3.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 78147 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 441 students · Pre-K–5th 7.5

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 220 students · 6th–8th 9.4

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 287 students · 9th–12th 8.4

Schools in Poth

Poth, Texas · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$72,961

Median Home Value

$194,700

Median Rent

$1,120/mo

Population

1,646

College Educated

17%

Homeownership

61%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Community Profile

Poth has a median household income of $72,961. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $194,700, with a median rent of $1,120/month. The local poverty rate of 3.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Poth, Texas

How many schools are in Poth, Texas?

Poth has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Poth, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Poth is 8.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Poth, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Poth on MySchoolScout is Poth J H with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Poth, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Poth on MySchoolScout is Poth EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Poth, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Poth on MySchoolScout is Poth J H with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best high school in Poth, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Poth on MySchoolScout is Poth H S with a composite score of 8.4/10.

How many school districts serve Poth, Texas?

Poth is served by 1 school district: Poth ISD.

What is the education level in Poth, Texas?

According to Census data, 17% of adults in Poth have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Poth, Texas?

The median household income in Poth is approximately $72,961 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Poth, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Poth is 12.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Poth, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.