Groves, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 14,852 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Groves sits between the cities of Port Arthur and Port Neches, right by Lake Sabine.
Cultural Attractions
The annual Texas Pecan Festival celebrates the early pecan trees planted by the city's developers.
Recreation
The city contains five parks, and is close to Lake Sabine, providing Groves with beaches and fishing opportunities.
Historical
The year 1919 brought the planting of 2,500 pecan trees in the city, many of which are still alive and producing nuts.
Economy
Rice farming was an early industry in Groves.
| 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 | 3 |
| Number of middle schools | 3 |
| Number of high schools | 1 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine Pass School | Sabine Pass, TX | Bronze | 247 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | Tier 4, U.-Master's (W) | 10,213 |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA | Tier 4, U.-Master's (S) | N/A |
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