For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 726 students in Nixon, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nixon, TX are Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Nixon-smiley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nixon, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nixon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nixon, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: PK-4 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Nixon-smiley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Nixon, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nixon, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nixon, TX include Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Nixon-smiley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nixon?
3 public elementary schools are located in Nixon.
What is the racial composition of students in Nixon?
Nixon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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