It is part of the Riesel Independent School District located in southeastern McLennan County.

[3] The Riesel Indians compete in these sports - [4] State Qualifiers 2022-Varsity Cross Country Boys-Cade Ehlers, Aiden Summers, Jason Chavez, Luke Teter, Robert Thomas, Micheal Martinez, and Nathan Shaw.

2024-Varsity Cross Country Boys-Travis McLellan, Jacob Shaw, Jason Chavez, Leoncio Moreno, Julian Martinez, and Matthew Hawkins.

Riesel fans and residents have long enjoyed a strong rivalry with the neighboring Mart Panthers, a campus located less than ten miles away on F.M.

Riesel offers the following extra-curricular activities - Cheerleading, Dance, FFA, One Act Play, Fishing, and Band.