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Best Nacogdoches County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 11,137 students in Nacogdoches County, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 449 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Nacogdoches County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nacogdoches County, 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 County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nacogdoches County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Nacogdoches County (2026)

School
(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:
10/
10
Top 5%
2428 Raguet St
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
10317 Us Hwy 259 N
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
10317 Us Hwy 259 N
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3408
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10317 Us Hwy 259 N
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3424
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Douglass School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20712 S Fm 225
Douglass, TX 75943
(936) 569-9804
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Woden J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5263 F M 226
Woden, TX 75978
(936) 564-2481
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Woden High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5263 F M 226
Woden, TX 75978
(936) 564-7903
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1165 W Bearkat Dr
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Garrison Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Cushing School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1088 W Bearkat Dr
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Martinsville School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12952 St Hwy 7 E
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Gr: PK-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
411 N Mound St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-3100
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Woden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5263 F M 226
Woden, TX 75978
(936) 564-2386
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Chireno Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Raguet Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2708 Raguet St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5052
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Garrison High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1818.
Fredonia Early Childhood Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1326 S Fredonia St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5080
Gr: PK | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Mcmichael Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 S E Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0519
Gr: 6-8 | 1,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Chireno High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Nacogdoches High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4310 Appleby Sand Rd
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 564-2466
Gr: 9-12 | 1,755 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
907 N Sanders St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5040
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
Emeline Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5209 Se Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5070
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6003 N St
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 205-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Mike Moses Elementary School
2801 Park St
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nacogdoches County Daep Coop
Alternative School
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7000
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Nacogdoches County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Nacogdoches County, 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 County?
28 public schools are located in Nacogdoches County.
What percentage of students in Nacogdoches County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Nacogdoches County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nacogdoches County?
Nacogdoches County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nacogdoches County are often viewed compared to one another?

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