Top 10 Best Henderson County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,023 students in Henderson County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, TX are Cross Roads High School, Lapoynor High School and Brownsboro J 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 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brownsboro High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Henderson County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cross Roads High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1275
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Lapoynor High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Brownsboro J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11233 Ingram St
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6931
Grades: 7-9
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Malakoff High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15201 Fm 3062
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Brownsboro High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13942 State Hwy 31 E
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-2321
Grades: 9-12
| 758 students
Rank: #66.
Eustace High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 F M Rd 316 S
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5161
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #77.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 State Hwy 19 S
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Grades: 6-9
| 652 students
Rank: #88.
Athens High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
708 E College St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
Rank: #99.
Trinidad School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
105 W Eaton
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Grades: PK-12
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway
Alternative School
15201 Fm 3062
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Malakoff Alternative Program (Map)
Alternative School
1209 W Royall Blvd
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Henderson County, TX

Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 349
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
500 S Prairieville St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
14135 State Hwy 31e
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6940
Grades: PK
| n/a students
104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
9661 East Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
404 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Grades: 6
| 253 students

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, Lapoynor High School and Brownsboro J High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henderson County, TX?
11 public high schools are located in Henderson County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County, TX?
Henderson County, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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