Gladys Polk Elementary

Gladys Polk Elementary sits in Richwood, a quiet community tucked into the Brazosport area along the Texas Gulf Coast, where the petrochemical industry anchors the local economy and tight-knit neighborhoods define everyday life. The school punches well above its weight academically, with particularly strong math scores that reflect a focused, rigorous approach to learning. Families who value a close community feel without sacrificing solid academics will find a lot to like here, especially given how competitive those results are for a smaller Gulf Coast district.