Elgin High is in Elgin ISD and earned a 2/10 rating from Great School’s as of October 2026. The campus sits at 14000 County Line Rd. in Elgin’s 78621 zip code and serves 9th through 12th grade. It is Elgin ISD’s only comprehensive high school, so every home in the district is zoned to Elgin High, and its students come up through Elgin Intermediate and Elgin Middle. The campus has grown with a series of bond projects, and a 2024 bond capacity expansion is targeted for 2029. Scroll down to read more about homes near Elgin High School.
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Elgin High School Snapshot
- Address: 14000 County Line Rd., Elgin, TX 78621
- Phone: (512) 281-3438
- School District: Elgin ISD
- Grades Served: 9th through 12th grade
- Enrollment: 1,761 students (2025-26, state enrollment data via Texas Tribune); 1,762 in 2024-25 (TEA TAPR)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.0 students per teacher (TEA TAPR 2024-25; state 15.0)
- Principal: Armetrius Staples
- School Hours: 9:00 am – 4:35 pm
- Mascot: Wildcats
- School Colors: Purple and white
- GreatSchools Rating: It is 2/10 as of October 2026.
Elgin High School shares its County Line Road campus with Phoenix High School, the district’s alternative high school. Elgin ISD’s 2021 bond added a 42-classroom two-story addition, a CTE wing with HVAC, health science, auto tech and welding labs, a cafeteria expansion, a greenhouse, a new auditorium (2025) and a multi-purpose indoor practice facility (2024). The 2024 bond is funding a new baseball, softball and tennis complex (completed spring 2026), the Studio E broadcasting press box, The Homestead culinary facility and a capacity expansion targeted for August 2029. Enrollment was 1,762 students in 2024-25 (TEA) and 1,761 in 2025-26 (state enrollment data). In 2024-25, 71.7% of students were economically disadvantaged, 44.0% were emergent bilingual students, 13.3% received special education services and 8.9% were identified as gifted and talented, with 19.0 students per teacher compared with 15.0 statewide. Armetrius Staples is the principal. GreatSchools and TEA measure different things. GreatSchools weighs test results against schools with similar student populations, while TEA’s rating, below, is the state’s official accountability measure.
Academic Performance: Texas Education Agency Accountability Rating
In TEA’s 2025-26 accountability ratings, Elgin High earned an overall C with a score of 75. That is up 3 points from a C (72) in 2024-25 and up from a D (68) in 2023-24. Elgin High earned a C (78) in 2021-22 and a D (69) in 2022-23. Elgin ISD earned a D (66) in both 2024-25 and 2025-26.
- Overall TEA Rating (2025-26): C (75)
- Student Achievement: C, 77 out of 100 (based on STAAR performance)
- School Progress: C, 76 out of 100 (Academic Growth F/55, Relative Performance C/76)
- Closing the Gaps: C, 71 out of 100
- College, Career and Military Readiness: 96 out of 100 (component score); Graduation Rate: 95.2%
- Prior Overall Ratings: C (78) in 2021-22, D (69) in 2022-23, D (68) in 2023-24, C (72) in 2024-25
- Elgin ISD (2025-26): D (66) district-wide, the same as D (66) in 2024-25
Under TEA’s scale, an A reflects exemplary performance, B is recognized, C is acceptable, D needs improvement, and F is unacceptable. Student Achievement rose from a C (73) to a C (77). The college, career and military readiness component score climbed to 96, up from 90 in 2024-25 and 65 in 2021-22, and the graduation rate was 95.2%. School Progress was a C (76), driven by Relative Performance, which compares results with schools serving similar shares of economically disadvantaged students; Academic Growth remained an F (55). Closing the Gaps, which measures results for student groups, improved from a D (62) to a C (71). The 2025-26 summary lists no federal support identification, and the campus has not earned distinction designations in any of these years.
Source: Texas Education Agency accountability summaries for Elgin High (campus 011902001), 2022 through 2026 (2025-26 ratings released in 2026). The 2022-23 and 2023-24 ratings were delayed by litigation and released in 2025, and in 2022 campuses scoring below 70 were labeled Not Rated under SB 1365. TEA issues updated ratings annually, so verify the current rating directly with Elgin ISD or TEA before making a decision based on it.
Programs at Elgin High
These are the programs Elgin ISD lists for Elgin High. The campus website itself has little beyond news, contacts and a staff directory, so this list comes from the district’s college and career readiness, CTE, Advanced Placement and athletics pages, the bond website and district news. The district’s Early College page does not name its college partner, so ask the school for current details.
- Early College High School (ECHS): District ECHS program lets students earn college credit and up to an associate degree tuition-free while in high school, aimed at first-generation and underrepresented students. The district schools page lists ‘Elgin Early College High School’ at the Elgin High address and phone.
- P-TECH (Welding/Manufacturing): Pathways in Technology Early College High School aligned to welding and manufacturing. Students can earn AWS D1.1/D9.1 certifications, a Level I welding certificate and an associate degree, with industry work-based learning.
- CTE programs of study: Animal Science, Food Science & Technology, Plant Science, Electrical (new 25-26), HVAC & Sheet Metal, Welding, Digital Communications (A/V), Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Culinary Arts, Cybersecurity (new 25-26), Automotive Technology and Automotive Collision & Repair, Teaching & Training, Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services (health science), Law Enforcement, Programming & Software Development; industry certifications and practicums.
- The Homestead culinary facility: Former local food/brewery building converted into an industry-standard kitchen, café and event space for Culinary Arts; nearly 200 students in the program in 2025-26; serving students from August 2026.
- Studio E broadcasting: Student broadcasting suite in the renovated Wildcat Stadium press box, funded by 2024 bond Prop B, opening fall 2026.
- Advanced Placement: AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, English III/IV, European History, Human Geography, Macro/Microeconomics, Physics, Psychology, Spanish IV/V, Studio Art 2D, Government, US History, World History; exams paid for by the district.
- ACC Connect: An Austin Community College Connect specialist is in the Elgin High College & Career Center on Mondays and Fridays to help seniors apply, get financial aid and register.
- Athletics: UIL Wildcats: football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track, powerlifting; multi-purpose indoor practice facility (2024) and new baseball/softball/tennis complex (2026).
- Student organizations: FFA (state-level placing; ran the ‘Homegrown for the Holidays’ market at The Homestead), BBQ team (state-bound), choir (all-region), theatre, band/drumline, SkillsUSA and TSA.
Phoenix High School, Elgin ISD’s alternative high school, shares the Elgin High campus. It runs a half-day schedule from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm, and students enter through an admission process rather than by zone. Elgin High’s hours are 9:00 am to 4:35 pm. For current details on Early College, P-TECH, CTE pathways or Advanced Placement, contact Elgin High at (512) 281-3438.
Where is Elgin High School?
Elgin High is located at:
14000 County Line Rd.
Elgin, TX 78621
Elgin High Attendance Zone
Elgin High has a single attendance zone that covers all of Elgin ISD. The district’s School Zone Finder has one high school boundary for 2026-27, so every home in the district, including the Elgin ISD part of Carillon with Manor (78653) addresses, is zoned to Elgin High. The elementary boundaries come from the 2025-26 map dated 12/03/2024, which is still in effect for 2026-27.
Elgin ISD’s next openings are Legacy Oak Middle School (grades 6-8, 1973 FM 1704) and Elementary School #6, both scheduled for August 2027. New zones for those schools had not been announced as of October 2026, and they will change elementary and middle school assignments, but the 2024 bond does not include a new high school; it expands Elgin High’s capacity by about August 2029. Confirm a specific address with the Elgin ISD School Zone Finder or by calling the district at (512) 281-3434.
Elgin ISD Home Market Stats
Because every Elgin ISD home is zoned to Elgin High, the figures below cover single-family homes sold through Unlock MLS anywhere in Elgin ISD, with duplicate listings removed. That is 2,323 sales over four years, including 252 with Manor (78653) addresses in the Elgin ISD part of Carillon. The largest groups of sales were in Trinity Ranch, Elm Creek, Harvest Ridge, Carillon, Homestead Estates, Peppergrass, Eagles Landing and Briarwood. New construction dominates: 71.8% of sales were homes built in 2022 or later, the median home was built in 2023 with 1,758 square feet, and 83.3% have an HOA. Brohn, DR Horton and Lennar were the most active builders.
3-Year Closed Sales Trend
| Period | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | Median $/Sq Ft | Sale-to-List Ratio | Median Days on Market |
| Sept 2022 – Aug 2023 | 487 | $324,900 | $199.01 | 100.0% | 24 days |
| Sept 2023 – Aug 2024 | 552 | $326,322 | $188.68 | 100.0% | 42 days |
| Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 | 646 | $316,413 | $182.85 | 99.7% | 61 days |
| Trailing 12 Months (Sept 2025 – Aug 2026) | 638 | $295,400 | $167.62 | 100.0% | 68 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Single-family homes only, searched by School District (Elgin ISD), so these figures cover the whole district. Duplicate listings removed.
The median sale price in Elgin ISD fell from $324,900 in 2022-23 to $295,400 over the trailing twelve months, a change of about -9.1%. The median was $326,322 in 2023-24 and $316,413 in 2024-25, so most of the decline came in the past year (about -6.6%). Median price per square foot fell from $199.01 to $167.62 (-15.8%).
Sales volume rose from 487 homes in 2022-23 to 638 over the past twelve months, up about 31%. Median days on market rose from 24 to 68.5 days, and sellers received a median of 100% of their final list price over the past year, about the same as in 2022-23.
Current Inventory Snapshot
As of October 4, 2026
| Status | Count | Median List Price | Median Days on Market |
| Active | 305 | $299,990 | 67 days |
| Active Under Contract | 16 | $293,495 | 81 days |
| Pending | 110 | $280,994 | 62 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Single-family homes only, same area as above.
431 homes are currently active, under contract, or pending in Elgin ISD. With 305 active listings against about 53.2 sales a month over the past year, the district has roughly 5.7 months of inventory, a balanced market.
The median active list price of $299,990 is close to the trailing-twelve-month median sale price of $295,400, and active listings have been on the market a median of 67 days. The 110 pending sales have a median list price of $280,995.
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Neighborhood Guides in Elgin ISD
The site does not yet have guides for individual Elgin subdivisions, so start with the Elgin Neighborhood Guide. Part of Carillon, which has Manor (78653) addresses, is in Elgin ISD and zoned to Elgin High; the Manor guide below covers that side.
Manor
The city of Manor guide. Part of Carillon, which has Manor (78653) addresses, is zoned to Elgin ISD and Neidig Elementary.
Feeder Elementary, Intermediate and Middle Schools
All five Elgin ISD elementary schools feed Elgin Intermediate for 6th grade, Elgin Middle for 7th and 8th grade, and then Elgin High. Legacy Oak Middle School opens in fall 2027 and will become a second middle school feeding Elgin High.
Feeder Elementary Schools
- Booker T. Washington Elementary School
510 Martin Luther King Blvd., Elgin, TX 78621
Great Schools Rating: 2/10 - Elgin Elementary School
1005 W. 2nd St., Elgin, TX 78621
Great Schools Rating: 2/10 - Harvest Ridge Elementary School
338 Harvest Ridge Blvd., Elgin, TX 78621
Great Schools Rating: Not Yet Rated - Neidig Elementary School
13700 County Line Rd., Elgin, TX 78621
Great Schools Rating: 5/10 - Trinity Ranch Elementary School
132 Grist Mill Ln., Elgin, TX 78621
Great Schools Rating: Not Yet Rated
Intermediate School (6th Grade)
- Elgin Intermediate School (grade 6)
902 W. 2nd St., Elgin, TX 78621
Great Schools Rating: 2/10
Middle School (7th-8th Grade)
- Elgin Middle School (grades 7-8)
1351 N. Avenue C, Elgin, TX 78621
Great Schools Rating: 3/10
Source: Elgin ISD schools page and School Zone Finder (2026-27). All five elementary schools (PK-5) feed Elgin Intermediate for 6th grade, Elgin Middle for 7th and 8th grade, and Elgin High School. Legacy Oak Middle School (grades 6-8) is scheduled to open in fall 2027; Elgin ISD had not announced its attendance zone as of October 4, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ratings and Zoning
Elgin High earned a C with a score of 75 in TEA’s 2025-26 accountability ratings. That is up from a C (72) in 2024-25 and a D (68) in 2023-24.
TEA’s 2025-26 rating shows a graduation rate of 95.2%, up from 93.6% in the 2024-25 rating. The campus’s college, career and military readiness component score was 96 out of 100.
Academic Growth was an F (55) in 2025-26 and has been an F in each of the last three ratings. The school’s overall score is helped by its Relative Performance and Student Achievement results.
Every home in Elgin ISD. The district has one high school attendance zone for 2026-27, including the Elgin ISD part of Carillon, which has Manor addresses.
The 2024 bond does not include a new high school. It funds a capacity expansion at Elgin High targeted for August 2029, along with Legacy Oak Middle School and Elementary School #6, both scheduled for 2027.
Programs, Schools and Home Prices
Yes. Elgin ISD runs an Early College High School program at Elgin High, where students can earn college credit and up to an associate degree tuition-free. A separate P-TECH program focuses on welding and manufacturing.
CTE programs of study include agriculture and food science, welding, HVAC, electrical, automotive technology and collision repair, culinary arts, health science, law enforcement, business, digital communications, cybersecurity and programming. Electrical and Cybersecurity were added in 2025-26.
Phoenix High School is Elgin ISD’s alternative high school, located on the Elgin High campus. It runs a half-day schedule, and students enroll through an admission process rather than by attendance zone.
The median sale price across Elgin ISD over the trailing twelve months was $295,400, down about 9.1% from $324,900 in 2022-23. Sales rose to 638 homes over the past year.
With 305 active listings and about 53.2 sales a month, Elgin ISD has roughly 5.7 months of inventory, a balanced market. Active listings have a median list price of $299,990.
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