Thorndale
Unified (K–12) school district · Milam County, TX · Thorndale Independent School District
- School quality
- 43
- Typical home
- $379,948
- To base
- 51 mi
- Areas
- 3 ZIPs
Low crime and a manageable commute to Fort Cavazos make this district worth a look, though mid-range school scores and higher home prices deserve honest consideration.
The good
- County crime well below the national average (2022)
- Fort Cavazos ~51 miles away — a commutable distance
- Covers 3 ZIP codes, giving families some housing options
Worth weighing
- Schools rated average (42.5/100); data is from 2018
- Typical home (~$380k) is a higher-end price point
- Score reflects district-wide average, not any single school
ZIPs shaded by typical home value; the price pins are homes for sale — tap a price to see the home.
County-level violent-crime rate for Milam County, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program via County Health Rankings (2022). Crime isn't reported at the neighborhood level — this is the closest honest grain and applies to the whole county.
Blended state academic proficiency, 2018 — district-wide; individual campuses vary.
Home prices & your BAH
The typical home here is $379,948 (Zillow ZHVI). Per-ZIP prices are shaded on the map above — see what your housing allowance covers below.
What can your BAH buy here?
Pick your grade — the 2026 housing allowance for the FORT HOOD, TX area does the rest.
A median home runs above your budget — look to the lower-priced ZIPs on the map, or add income. Illustrative — excludes taxes, insurance & HOA; your real rate & grade move this.
Areas in this district
Drill into a ZIP for its homes for sale, typical price, what your BAH covers, and the local services.
Homes for sale
Live listings across this district's ZIP codes, pulled on demand.