Public schools in Lockhart, TX
12 open public schools with an address in Lockhart, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,047
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Lockhart public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Lockhart, TX: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,047 students, an average of 641 per school. The largest campus is Lockhart H S (2,006 students), and the largest elementary school is Navarro El (667).
Lockhart ISD operates the most schools here (9), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 75% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lockhart
Elementary schools in Lockhart
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebonnet El Lockhart ISD | KG–05 | 614 | 16.9:1 | |
| Borchert Loop El Lockhart ISD | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Clear Fork El Lockhart ISD | KG–05 | 523 | 18.6:1 | |
| Navarro El Lockhart ISD | KG–05 | 667 | 17.6:1 | |
| Plum Creek El Lockhart ISD | KG–05 | 522 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Lockhart
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart J H Lockhart ISD | 06–08 | 1,501 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Lockhart
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart H S Lockhart ISD | 09–12 | 2,006 | 15.8:1 | |
| Lockhart Pride H S Lockhart ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 66 | 7.4:1 | |
| The Excel Center (For Adults) The Excel Center (For Adults) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 571 | 24:1 | |
| The Excel Center for Adults - Lockhart The Excel Center (For Adults) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 118 | 15.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lockhart
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George W Carver Early Education Center Lockhart ISD | PK–PK | 325 | 18.1:1 | |
| Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus Trinity Charter School · Charter · Alternative School | 04–12 | 134 | 6.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.2%
- Hispanic78%
- Black4.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Lockhart schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,047 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lockhart
How many public schools are in Lockhart, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Lockhart: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,047 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lockhart?
Schools with an address in Lockhart belong to 3 education agencies, led by Lockhart ISD (9 schools), The Excel Center (For Adults) (2 schools), Trinity Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lockhart?
Lockhart H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lockhart, with 2,006 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lockhart?
Yes. 3 of the 12 public schools in Lockhart are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including The Excel Center (For Adults), The Excel Center for Adults - Lockhart, Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lockhart schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lockhart public schools is 16.9:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lockhart guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities