Cross Roads High School is a 2A public high school located in unincorporated Cross Roads about eight miles south of Malakoff, Texas, United States. The school is often referred to as Malakoff Cross Roads. It is part of the Cross Roads Independent School District located in southern Henderson County.
Serving 194 students in grades 9-12, Cross Roads High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cross Roads High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cross Roads High School's student population of 194 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Cross Roads High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Roads High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
80%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cross Roads High School's ranking?
Cross Roads High School is ranked #987 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cross Roads High School often compared to?
Cross Roads High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cross Roads J High School, Malakoff High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cross Roads High School?
The graduation rate of Cross Roads High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cross Roads High School?
194 students attend Cross Roads High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cross Roads High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross Roads High School?
Cross Roads High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cross Roads High School offer ?
Cross Roads High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cross Roads High School part of?
Cross Roads High School is part of Cross Roads Independent School District.
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