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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Rusk County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 7,746 students in Rusk County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Rusk County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rusk County, TX are Mt Enterprise Elementary School, Leveretts Chapel High School and Tatum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rusk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 Nw 3rd St
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3545
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Leveretts Chapel High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1525 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 3-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Tatum Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: PK-2 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Overton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6144
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
West Rusk Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7855
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Tatum Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Laneville School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7415 Hwy 1798 W
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Tatum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Crystal Farms Rd
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Carlisle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8960 Fm 13 W
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Leveretts Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
West Rusk Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7856
Gr: 3-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
West Rusk High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Leveretts Chapel J High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Mt Enterprise High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Nw 3rd St
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3721
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Overton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6143
Gr: 6-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Van Buren
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5300
Gr: 4-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Richardson Dr
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
William E Wylie Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 Hwy 259 S
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5200
Gr: 1-3 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2020.
Henderson High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Hwy 64
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Kilgore Pathways Academy
Alternative School
820 N Longview St
Henderson, TX 75652
(903) 988-3900
Rank: n/an/a
Monnie Meyer Wylie Primary
1765 Hwy 259 S
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5100
Gr: PK-K | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
West Rusk Elementary School
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7857
Gr: PK-2 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rusk County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Rusk County, TX include Mt Enterprise Elementary School, Leveretts Chapel High School and Tatum Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rusk County?
22 public schools are located in Rusk County.
What percentage of students in Rusk County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Rusk County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rusk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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