Shackelford Elementary

Waxahachie has a lot of small-town charm — historic downtown, Friday night football, and a tight-knit community feel that's drawn plenty of families looking to escape the DFW sprawl. Shackelford Elementary sits in the middle of that, serving a school that lands around the middle of the pack statewide, with math and English scores fairly close together and science as an area still finding its footing. Families who value a slower pace of life and community roots over a high-pressure academic environment may find Waxahachie a comfortable fit, though those prioritizing top-tier test performance may want to weigh their options within the district.