For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,396 students in Anderson County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, TX are Neches High School, Slocum High School and Cayuga High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Anderson County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palestine High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Anderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neches High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1509 Acr 346
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Slocum High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Cayuga High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17750 N Us Hwy 287
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2294
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Elkhart High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9002 S State Hwy 19
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-5161
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Frankston High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Perry St
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-3219
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-3219
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Palestine High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Panther Blvd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1773
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1773
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elkhart Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 W Palestine Ave
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Gr: K-12
Landmark School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Brushy Creek Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Gr: 6-10 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Neches Daep Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1801 Panther Blvd
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3311
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3311
Gr: 11 | 1 student
1007 E Park Ave
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
1000 E Lamar St
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Gr: K | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Slocum Daep Instructional Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Gr: 10 | 1 student
1020 W Hamlett
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Gr: 6 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, TX include Neches High School, Slocum High School and Cayuga High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anderson County?
7 public high schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Anderson County include: Neches High School vs. Cayuga High School, Cayuga High School vs. Neches High School
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