For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 3,336 students in Rusk County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Rusk County, TX are Leveretts Chapel High School, Tatum High School and Henderson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Rusk County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tatum 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 52% 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 Rusk County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leveretts Chapel High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Tatum High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Crystal Farms Rd
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Hwy 64
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5500
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #44.
West Rusk High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Laneville School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7415 Hwy 1798 W
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
Carlisle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8960 Fm 13 W
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Grades: PK-12
| 608 students
Rank: #77.
Mt Enterprise High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Nw 3rd St
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3721
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3721
Grades: 6-12
| 233 students
Rank: #88.
Overton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6143
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6143
Grades: 6-12
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arp Coop Alternative School
Alternative School
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-8299
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-8299
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Billy Moore
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
8500 Fm 3053
Overton, TX 75684
(512) 531-5500
Overton, TX 75684
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rusk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bradshaw Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3900 W Loop 571
Henderson, TX 75652
(512) 531-5500
Henderson, TX 75652
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
101 Mary St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Grades: 1
| 260 students
300 Crosby St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Grades: 3
| 261 students
1000 W Collins
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Grades: 2
| 284 students
P O Box 808
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 4-6
| 255 students
Troup Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
201 N Carolina
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Troup Caep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8960 F M 13
Henderson, TX 75654
(903) 861-3801
Henderson, TX 75654
(903) 861-3801
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rusk County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Rusk County, TX include Leveretts Chapel High School, Tatum High School and Henderson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rusk County, TX?
10 public high schools are located in Rusk County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County, TX?
Rusk County, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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