Surrounding Communities  /  No. 02

Robinson

Robinson is the kind of town where the football schedule lives on the fridge. It sits just south of Waco along Highway 77; bigger yards, newer builds and a school district that keeps families planted for the long haul.

12,986

Population · 2024 Census estimate

12–18 min

Drive to downtown Waco

Rockets

Robinson ISD

The Schools

DistrictRobinson ISD
High school mascotRockets
UIL classification4A Division II
High school enrollment744
TEA rating, 2026

A

Score 90 of 100

Where to Eat

  1. 01Rocket CafeHometown diner
  2. 02Tejun The Texas CajunCajun & seafood
  3. 03La EsperancitaTacos & nieves
  4. 04La Cocina Tex-Mex GrillTex-Mex
  5. 05Pizza JunctionPizza

Where to Play

  • 01Peplow Park7.7 acres with an amphitheater, playgrounds, sand volleyball and a walking trail

The Drive

About 12–18 min to downtown Waco off-peak. Add 10 to 20 minutes during weekday rush hour, and a little more while I-35 construction continues.

Population: U.S. Census Bureau. School rating: Texas Education Agency 2026 A–F accountability (district). Classification and enrollment: UIL 2026–28 realignment. Drive times are approximate. School boundaries change; confirm zoning for any specific address.

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