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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lufkin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 10,694 students in Lufkin, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 236 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lufkin, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lufkin, TX are Hudson Middle School, Pineywoods Community Academy High School and Dr Terry Robbins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lufkin, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lufkin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lufkin, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hudson Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6735 Ted Trout Dr
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 875-9292
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Pineywoods Community Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 S Raguet
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-5515
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Dr Terry Robbins Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
602 S Raguet
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-5515
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Hudson High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6735 Ted Trout Dr
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 875-9232
Gr: 9-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
W H Bonner Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
536 Fm 3258
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 875-9212
Gr: 3-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Brandon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1612 Sayers St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-5513
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Stubblefield Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
502 College Dr
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Sarah Strinden Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
602 S Raguet St
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-5515
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
381 Champion Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-5527
Gr: 3-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Coston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Trenton
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3118
Gr: 3-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Slack Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 Fuller Springs Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-2279
Gr: 3-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Lufkin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 Tulane Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 630-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 1,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Lufkin High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Medford Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 632-7721
Gr: 9-12 | 2,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Brookhollow Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1009 Live Oak Ln
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 634-8415
Gr: 3-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Ellen Trout Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 634-8365
Gr: 5-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Burley Primary
Magnet School
502 Joyce Ln
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3100
Gr: K-2 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Dunbar Primary
Magnet School
1806 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 630-4500
Gr: K-2 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Garrett Primary
229 Leach St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 634-8418
Gr: PK | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Hackney Alternative Campus
Alternative School
708 Lubbock St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-7203
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Herty Primary
2804 Paul Ave
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 639-2241
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Kurth Primary
521 York Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3279
Gr: PK-2 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
701 N First St
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 630-4273
Gr: PK-3 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Trout Primary
1014 Allendale Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3274
Gr: PK-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
W F Peavy Primary
6920 State Hwy 94
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 875-9344
Gr: PK-2 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lufkin, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Lufkin, TX include Hudson Middle School, Pineywoods Community Academy High School and Dr Terry Robbins Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lufkin?
24 public schools are located in Lufkin.
What percentage of students in Lufkin go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lufkin are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lufkin?
Lufkin public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lufkin are often viewed compared to one another?

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