For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,115 students in Nacogdoches, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 449 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Nacogdoches, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nacogdoches, TX are Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, Central Heights Middle School and Central Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nacogdoches, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nacogdoches have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nacogdoches, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2428 Raguet St
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
(936) 468-5899
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
(936) 468-5899
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Central Heights Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10317 Us Hwy 259 N
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3441
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3441
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
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 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10317 Us Hwy 259 N
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3424
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3424
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N Mound St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-3100
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-3100
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Raguet Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2708 Raguet St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5052
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5052
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Fredonia Early Childhood Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1326 S Fredonia St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5080
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5080
Gr: PK | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Mcmichael Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4330 S E Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0519
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0519
Gr: 6-8 | 1,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
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 | 1,755 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
907 N Sanders St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5040
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5040
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Emeline Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5209 Se Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5070
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5070
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
2801 Park St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5001
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5001
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nacogdoches, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Nacogdoches, TX include Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, Central Heights Middle School and Central Heights High School.
How many public schools are located in Nacogdoches?
14 public schools are located in Nacogdoches.
What percentage of students in Nacogdoches go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Nacogdoches are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nacogdoches?
Nacogdoches public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nacogdoches are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nacogdoches include: Nacogdoches High School vs. Central Heights High School, Central Heights High School vs. Nacogdoches High School, Raguet Elementary School vs. Thomas J Rusk Elementary School
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