Comal ISD School District
School District · New Braunfels, Texas
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
37
20 elem, 7 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,736
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
37
20 elem, 7 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,736
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#447 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,736
$3,232 vs Texas median
District size
29,263 students
Much larger than Texas median
About Comal ISD
Comal ISD serves 29,263 students across 38 schools in the Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio. That enrollment places it among Texas's mid-to-large districts — big enough to offer broad program variety, compact enough that individual campuses still carry real weight in shaping outcomes.
The district's 36 ranked schools average 6.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout's rating scale. That's a solid baseline, and the upper end of Comal's range is notably strong. Five elementary schools score 8.2 or higher — a concentration of high performers that stands out in any statewide comparison.
Rahe Bulverde Elementary leads the district at 8.9, the highest individual score in Comal ISD. Goodwin Frazier Elementary follows at 8.7, with Startzville Elementary close behind at 8.6. Arlon R. Seay Elementary (8.5) and Hoffmann Lane Elementary (8.2) round out the top five. All five are elementary campuses, which signals consistent early-education strength across the district — a meaningful indicator for families with young children entering the system.
For parents evaluating Comal ISD, the story is a district that performs above average on the whole and delivers genuinely high-scoring options at the elementary level. Families who prioritize elementary placement have real choices: five campuses at 8.2 or above, with the top two schools separated by only two-tenths of a point. The 6.9 district average reflects variation across all 38 campuses, so checking individual school scores — especially for middle and high school — matters more here than in a tightly uniform district. Comal ISD's footprint spans fast-growing suburban communities, so school boundaries and enrollment patterns can shift year to year; verifying current attendance zones before committing to a neighborhood is worth the extra step.
District Map
Schools in Comal ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Comal ISD with test data.
Schools in Comal ISD
37 schools Elementary Schools 20
Middle Schools 7
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- New Braunfels
- Total Enrollment
- 29,263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,931
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Comal ISD?
Comal ISD has 37 schools in total — 20 elementary, 7 middle, and 10 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Comal ISD?
The average composite rating for Comal ISD is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Comal ISD?
Comal ISD spends $9,736 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Comal ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Comal ISD is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Comal ISD?
Rahe Bulverde EL is the highest-rated school in Comal ISD with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Comal ISD?
Across schools in Comal ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Comal ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Comal ISD has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 37 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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.
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