Serving 146 students in grades 7-12, Neches High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neches High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Neches High School's student population of 146 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Neches High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neches High School is 0.44, 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
#521 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
73%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neches High School's ranking?
Neches High School is ranked #521 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Neches High School often compared to?
Neches High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cayuga High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neches High School?
The graduation rate of Neches High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Neches High School?
146 students attend Neches High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Neches High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neches High School?
Neches High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Neches High School offer ?
Neches High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Neches High School part of?
Neches High School is part of Neches Independent School District.
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