Georgetown, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 39,596 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Georgetown is north of Austin on the edge of the Texas Hill Country.
Cultural Attractions
The Red Poppy Festival takes place each spring and celebrates the flower’s role in Georgetown’s history.
Recreation
Georgetown and the surrounding area boast plenty of reasons to go outside, including Blue Hole, a lagoon on South San Gabriel River; Lake Georgetown; and the Sunken Gardens.
Historical
Southwestern University, built in 1873, is the oldest college in Texas.
Economy
Top employers include the Georgetown Independent School District, the Williamson County government, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 10 |
| Number of middle schools | 5 |
| Number of high schools | 5 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood High School | Austin, TX | Silver | 2,551 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University--Austin | Austin, TX | Tier 3, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 1,832 |
| Huston-Tillotson University | Austin, TX | Tier 4, Lib. Arts | N/A |
| St. Edward's University | Austin, TX | #22, U.-Master's (W) | 5,317 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Belton, TX | #45, U.-Master's (W) | 2,651 |
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