Smith Elementary

Smith Elementary stands out in Raymondville — a small, tight-knit South Texas town in the Rio Grande Valley region — particularly for its strong science performance, which ranks in the top fifth of the state. Families who value a close community feel and hands-on learning in a smaller district setting will find a lot to like here, especially given the school's well-rounded profile across English and math as well. Raymondville itself has a genuine small-town character, where school life tends to be central to the community, making Smith a natural gathering point for families putting down roots in Willacy County.