Forgotten history of Rice’s Crossing School.

In 1882, a single story school building called Rice’s Crossing School was constructed in the settlement of Rice’s Crossing, Texas near Round Rock, Texas. The school building itself was located next to three gins. Grades 1 through 8 were taught at this school. Once students passed 8th grade, they were bussed off to Manor High School to finish their high school education. The school boasted a population of 50 pupils in 1910.

In February 19, 1950, the Rice’s Crossing School went up for a bid. The school and land property went up for a bid. Bids were received by the Rice’s Crossing School Board for sale of the Rice’s Crossing School. The building and land were sold together by March 15, 1950. Students whom attended Rice’s Crossing School were now bussed to Manor ISD schools to complete their education. Rice’s Crossing School was later then consolidated into the school districts of Manor ISD, Coupland ISD, Thrall ISD, and Taylor ISD due to a lack of enrollment.

Newspaper Austin American Statesman claims “Rice’s Crossing School building has long ago been destroyed or carried away.”. Though no verified claims can back up whether the Rice’s Crossing School building has destroyed or carried away.