Thrall High School

Tucked into the small farming community of Thrall, about 30 miles east of Austin, this tight-knit high school punches well above its size with strong academics across the board — especially in English and math. Families who value a close community where teachers know students by name, and where small-town Texas life is still very much alive, will feel right at home here. It's a great option for families willing to trade the suburban bustle of the Austin metro for quieter country living without giving up solid college-prep outcomes.