Top 10 Best Henderson County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 9,609 students in Henderson County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 150 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Henderson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Henderson County, TX are Cross Roads High School, Lapoynor High School and Cross Roads J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Henderson County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cross Roads High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1275
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1275
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Lapoynor High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Cross Roads J High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-2667
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-2667
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Malakoff Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N Terry
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1964
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1964
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Malakoff Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 N Cedar
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-0264
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-0264
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #66.
Brownsboro Intermediate School
Math: 51% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13950 Saylors
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-7325
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-7325
Grades: 4-6
| 314 students
Rank: #77.
Brownsboro J High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11233 Ingram St
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6931
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6931
Grades: 7-8
| 400 students
Rank: #88.
Malakoff High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15201 Fm 3062
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #99.
Brownsboro High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13942 State Hwy 31 E
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-2321
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-2321
Grades: 9-12
| 737 students
Rank: #1010.
Cross Roads Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1774
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1774
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1111.
Lapoynor J High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Rank: #1212.
Chandler Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 N Broad
Chandler, TX 75758
(903) 849-3400
Chandler, TX 75758
(903) 849-3400
Grades: PK-3
| 432 students
Rank: #1313.
Eustace Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 F M Rd 316 S
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5171
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5171
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #1414.
Eustace High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 F M Rd 316 S
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5161
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5161
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #1515.
Central Athens
Math: 42% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Madole St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1616.
Lapoynor Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-5293
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-5293
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #1717.
Eustace Intermediate School
Math: 34% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 W Henderson St
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5181
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5181
Grades: 3-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1818.
Chandler Intermediate School
Math: 39% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22250 Barron Rd
Chandler, TX 75758
(903) 849-6436
Chandler, TX 75758
(903) 849-6436
Grades: 4-6
| 269 students
Rank: #1919.
Brownsboro Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12331 State Hwy 31 E
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6461
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6461
Grades: PK-3
| 441 students
Rank: #2020.
Murchison Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9661 E Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #2121.
Bel Air Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Willowbrook Dr
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2222.
Athens Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6800 State Hwy 19 S
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Grades: 6-9
| 676 students
Rank: #2323.
South Athens Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
718 Robbins Rd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #2424.
Athens High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 E College St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #2525.
Trinidad School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Eaton
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Henderson St
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5191
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5191
Grades: PK-2
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Elementary School
Alternative School
15201 Fm 3062
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Malakoff Alternative Program (Map) Elementary School
Alternative School
1209 W Royall Blvd
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A L P H A Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Box 349
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
A L P H A Campus High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
A L P H A High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
500 S Prairieville St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Aces Campus High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
14135 State Hwy 31e
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Bridges Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
Murchison Daep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9661 East Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
404 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Grades: 6
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henderson County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Henderson County, TX are Cross Roads High School, Lapoynor High School and Cross Roads J High School.
How many public schools are located in Henderson County, TX?
28 public schools are located in Henderson County, TX.
What percentage of students in Henderson County, TX go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Henderson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County, TX?
Henderson County, TX minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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