For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,125 students in Polk County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 131 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Polk County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Polk County, TX are Cedar Grove Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School and Timber Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
819 W Church St
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-4000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-4000
Grades: 1-5
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Lions Ave
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Grades: 1-5
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 N Willis
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-1000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-1000
Grades: 1-5
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Onalaska Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
391 Old Trinity
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1010
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1010
Grades: PK-6
| 713 students
Rank: #55.
Livingston H S Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Grades: 10-12
| 13 students
Rank: #66.
Onalaska Jr/sr High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1885 Fm 3459
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1020
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1020
Grades: 7-12
| 529 students
Rank: #77.
Corrigan-camden J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 S Mathews
Corrigan, TX 75939
(936) 398-2341
Corrigan, TX 75939
(936) 398-2341
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
Big Sandy School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9180 Fm 1276
Dallardsville, TX 77332
(936) 563-1000
Dallardsville, TX 77332
(936) 563-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 524 students
Rank: #99.
Corrigan-camden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 W Second
Corrigan, TX 75939
(936) 398-2341
Corrigan, TX 75939
(936) 398-2341
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1010.
Corrigan-camden High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 S Home St
Corrigan, TX 75939
(409) 398-2543
Corrigan, TX 75939
(409) 398-2543
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #1111.
Livingston High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,148 students
Rank: #1212.
Livingston J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Us 59 Loop N
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-6000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #1313.
Goodrich Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
234 Katie Simpson
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 49 students
Rank: #1414.
Pine Ridge Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Millridge St
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-3000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-3000
Grades: PK-K
| 437 students
Rank: #1515.
Goodrich High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 Katie Simpson St
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #1616.
Leggett High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
254 E Fm 942
Leggett, TX 77350
(936) 398-2412
Leggett, TX 77350
(936) 398-2412
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1717.
Goodrich Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
234 Katie Simpson St
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Rank: #1818.
Leggett Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
254 E Fm 942 E
Leggett, TX 77350
(936) 398-2412
Leggett, TX 77350
(936) 398-2412
Grades: PK-6
| 116 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5002 W Second
Corrigan, TX 75939
(936) 398-2341
Corrigan, TX 75939
(936) 398-2341
Grades: PK-2
| 280 students
1 Lions Ave
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Grades: 4-5
| 611 students
P O Box 2289
Onalaska, TX 77360
(409) 646-5302
Onalaska, TX 77360
(409) 646-5302
Grades: 6-9
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Polk County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Polk County, TX include Cedar Grove Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School and Timber Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Polk County?
18 public schools are located in Polk County.
What percentage of students in Polk County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Polk County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Polk County include: Timber Creek Elementary School vs. Pine Ridge Primary, Onalaska Jr/sr High School vs. Livingston High School, Cedar Grove Elementary School vs. Pine Ridge Primary
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