For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,745 students in Nacogdoches County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Nacogdoches County, TX are Central Heights High School, Douglass School and Woden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nacogdoches County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Nacogdoches County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Nacogdoches County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nacogdoches 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 52% 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 Nacogdoches County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Heights High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10317 Us Hwy 259 N
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3408
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3408
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Douglass School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20712 S Fm 225
Douglass, TX 75943
(936) 569-9804
Douglass, TX 75943
(936) 569-9804
Gr: PK-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Woden High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5263 F M 226
Woden, TX 75978
(936) 564-7903
Woden, TX 75978
(936) 564-7903
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Cushing School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1088 W Bearkat Dr
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Gr: 6-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Martinsville School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12952 St Hwy 7 E
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Garrison High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7030
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Chireno High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Nacogdoches High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4310 Appleby Sand Rd
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 564-2466
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 564-2466
Gr: 9-12 | 1,753 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6003 N St
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 205-1000
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 205-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Nacogdoches Co Alter Educational Coop
Alternative School
6003 N St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 205-1000
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 205-1000
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nacogdoches County Daep Coop
Alternative School
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7000
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7000
Gr: 9 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Nacogdoches County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Drawer 631521
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0535
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0535
Central Heights Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1800 Douglass Rd
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-2681
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-2681
Drawer 631521
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5000
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5000
Gr: 7-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1005 Leroy St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5070
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5070
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
16039 F M 226
Etoile, TX 75944
(936) 465-9404
Etoile, TX 75944
(936) 465-9404
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Nacogdoches Boys Ranch Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7245 F M 1275
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 560-1310
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 560-1310
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 7 E And 95 S
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 Hughes St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5770
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5770
Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
422 W Cox St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5062
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5062
Gr: PK | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Nisdsfasu Charter Campus (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1620 Raguet St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 468-4006
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 468-4006
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nacogdoches County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Nacogdoches County, TX include Central Heights High School, Douglass School and Woden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nacogdoches County?
11 public high schools are located in Nacogdoches County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nacogdoches County?
Nacogdoches County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% 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 Nacogdoches County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nacogdoches County include: Nacogdoches High School vs. Central Heights High School, Central Heights High School vs. Nacogdoches High School, Cushing School vs. Douglass School
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