Top Rankings
Lufkin Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,865 students in Lufkin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lufkin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
17 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
6,865 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
494 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lufkin Independent School District, which is ranked #807 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#791 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
47%
54%
% Black
27%
13%
% White
21%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,514 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,269 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$132 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,514
$13,352
Spending / Student
$19,269
$14,079
Best Lufkin Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1612 Sayers St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-5513
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-5513
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Stubblefield Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 College Dr
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-1100
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Champion Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-5527
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-5527
Gr: 3-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Coston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 Trenton
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3118
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3118
Gr: 3-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Slack Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Fuller Springs Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-2279
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-2279
Gr: 3-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Lufkin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Tulane Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 630-4444
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 630-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 1,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Lufkin High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Medford Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 632-7721
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 632-7721
Gr: 9-12 | 2,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Brookhollow Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1009 Live Oak Ln
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 634-8415
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 634-8415
Gr: 3-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
705 Ellen Trout Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 634-8365
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
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
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 630-4500
Gr: K-2 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
229 Leach St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 634-8418
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
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-7203
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
2804 Paul Ave
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 639-2241
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 639-2241
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
521 York Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3279
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
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 630-4273
Gr: PK-3 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
1014 Allendale Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3274
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3274
Gr: PK-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lufkin Independent School District?
Lufkin Independent School District manages 17 public schools serving 6,865 students.
What is the rank of Lufkin Independent School District?
Lufkin Independent School District is ranked #807 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lufkin Independent School District?
47% of Lufkin Independent School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lufkin Independent School District?
Lufkin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lufkin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,269 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
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