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Best Anderson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 7,858 students in Anderson County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 81 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Anderson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Anderson County, TX are Neches High School, Slocum High School and Frankston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Anderson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neches High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1509 Acr 346
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Gr: 7-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Slocum High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Frankston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Perry St
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-2214
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Cayuga Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17750 N Us Hwy 287
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2699
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Cayuga High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17750 N Us Hwy 287
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Cayuga Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17750 N Us Hwy 287
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2295
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Neches Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3055 Fm 2574
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3401
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Elkhart High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9002 S State Hwy 19
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Slocum Pk - 8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Elkhart Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-8535
Gr: 3-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Frankston Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Perry St
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-2215
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Elkhart Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2459
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Frankston High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Perry St
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-3219
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Palestine J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
233 Ben Milam Dr
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8008
Gr: 7-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Palestine High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
Story Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015
Gr: 4-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
Westwood J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Panther Blvd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-0423
Gr: 7-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1818.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Gillespie Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023
Gr: 2-3 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2305 Salt Works Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1771
Gr: 3-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2020.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Panther Blvd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1773
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Elkhart Elementary School
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2979
Gr: PK-2 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Northside Primary
2509 Hwy 155 N
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8020
Gr: K-1 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Early Childhood Center
1020 W Hamlet
Palestine, TX 75803
(903) 731-8030
Gr: PK | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Westwood Primary
1701 W Point Tap Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787
Gr: PK-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Anderson County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Anderson County, TX include Neches High School, Slocum High School and Frankston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Anderson County?
24 public schools are located in Anderson County.
What percentage of students in Anderson County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Anderson County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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