McGregor: Schools & Education
There are 5 public schools in McGregor. River Valley Middle is the largest at 931 students (grades 6-8). Total enrollment: 2,433 students.
- ~1,152 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,152 residents per school. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | MCGREGOR ISD, MIDWAY ISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,433 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 177 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,224 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 50.3% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Southern Careers Institute-Waco |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Southern Careers Institute-Waco |
| Nearest College · City | Waco |
| Nearest College · Phone | (512) 387-7528 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Mcginley Memorial Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 317 S Main St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (254) 840-3732 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 76657 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 980 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.6% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12