Woodson Center for Excellence
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD · Grades 7-12
1,568th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
Woodson Center for Excellence ranking
SchoolRow ranks Woodson Center for Excellence 1,568th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 6% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 6th in 2025.
Woodson Center for Excellence test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 70 students tested
Woodson Center for Excellence students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 149 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.1% | 52.3% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 24.9% | 23.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 14.1% | 16.8% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 5.4% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Woodson Center for Excellence
Typical home value $214K in zip 79601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Woodson Center for Excellence
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1DAEPAbilene ISD · 1.2 mi away1,631st of 1,669
ELA 11% · Math 0% - 6Abilene H SAbilene ISD · 2.3 mi away777th of 1,669
ELA 48% · Math 42% - 10Academy for Technology Engineering Math & ScienceAbilene ISD · 2.4 mi away53rd of 1,669
ELA 87% · Math 76% - –Juvenile Detention CenterAbilene ISD · 2.5 mi away
- 4Premier H S of AbilenePremier High Schools · 3.4 mi away · charter1,067th of 1,669
ELA 43% · Math 30% - 5Cooper H SAbilene ISD · 3.7 mi away998th of 1,669
ELA 45% · Math 32% - 9Wylie H SWylie ISD · 6.6 mi away240th of 1,669
ELA 73% · Math 59% - 9Clyde H SClyde CISD · 11.3 mi away255th of 1,669
ELA 65% · Math 66%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Woodson Center for Excellence in?
Woodson Center for Excellence is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Woodson Center for Excellence a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Woodson Center for Excellence 1,568th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Woodson Center for Excellence?
Hispanic 52%, White 24%, Black 17%, Two or more races 5% (149 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Woodson Center for Excellence cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79601 is $214K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.