Top Rankings
Neches Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 326 students in Neches Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Neches Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
326 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Neches Independent School District, which is ranked #93 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
53%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
75%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,745 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,647 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,745
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,647
$14,116
Best Neches Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
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.
Neches Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3055 Fm 2574
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3401
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3401
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neches Independent School District?
Neches Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 326 students.
What is the rank of Neches Independent School District?
Neches Independent School District is ranked #93 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Neches Independent School District?
75% of Neches Independent School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neches Independent School District?
Neches Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Neches Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,647 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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