For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,043 students in Henderson County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, TX are Cross Roads High School, Brownsboro High School and Lapoynor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Henderson County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Athens High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Henderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross Roads High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1275
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1275
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Brownsboro High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13942 State Hwy 31 E
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-2321
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 775 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lapoynor High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Malakoff High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15201 Fm 3062
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Eustace High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 F M Rd 316 S
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5161
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Trinidad School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Eaton
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Athens High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
708 E College St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Malakoff Alternative Program (Map)
Alternative School
1209 W Royall Blvd
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Gr: 2-12
Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: 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
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Aces Campus High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
14135 State Hwy 31e
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Bridges Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Gr: 10-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Murchison Daep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9661 East Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Gr: 6-8
404 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Gr: 6 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, TX include Cross Roads High School, Brownsboro High School and Lapoynor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henderson County?
9 public high schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% 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 Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henderson County include: Eustace High School vs. Malakoff High School, Eustace High School vs. Athens High School, Athens High School vs. Eustace High School
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