Best Schools in Anderson County, TX
Anderson County, TX has 33 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 14 elementary) serving 10,961 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Anderson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Anderson County, TX
The top high schools in Anderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neches H S
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Neches Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 140 Students
2. Cayuga H S
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Cayuga Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
3. Elkhart H S
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Elkhart Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 315 Students
4. Slocum H S
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Slocum Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
5. Lapoynor H S
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Lapoynor Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
6. Frankston H S
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Frankston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
7. Palestine H S
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Palestine Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 998 Students
8. Athens H S
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Athens Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
9. Westwood H S
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Westwood Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students
Best Middle Schools in Anderson County, TX
The top middle schools in Anderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cayuga Middle
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Cayuga Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 166 Students
2. Elkhart Middle
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Elkhart Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
3. Frankston Middle
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Frankston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
4. Palestine J H
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Palestine Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 493 Students
5. Athens Middle
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Athens Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
6. Lapoynor J H
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Lapoynor Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 103 Students
7. Story Int
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Palestine Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 673 Students
8. Westwood J H
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Westwood Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 205 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Anderson County, TX
The top elementary schools in Anderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frankston El
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Frankston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
2. Slocum Pk - 8
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Slocum Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 256 Students
3. Neches El
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Neches Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students
4. Elkhart Int
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Elkhart Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 282 Students
5. Southside El
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Palestine Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 447 Students
6. Oakwood El
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Oakwood Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
7. Cayuga El
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Cayuga Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
8. South Athens El
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Athens Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
9. Lapoynor El
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Lapoynor Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
10. Westwood El
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Westwood Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 408 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Anderson County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Anderson County, TX has a total population of 57,922 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Anderson County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Anderson County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Anderson County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Anderson County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Anderson County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Anderson County, TX
How many schools are in Anderson County, TX?
Anderson County, TX has 33 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 10,961 students in total.
How do schools in Anderson County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Anderson County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Anderson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Anderson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Anderson County
4 places in Anderson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Palestine (12)
- Elkhart (6)
- Frankston (3)
- Tennessee Colony (3)
School districts (5)
- Palestine Isd (6 schools)
- Elkhart Isd (4 schools)
- Westwood Isd (4 schools)
- Cayuga Isd (3 schools)
- Frankston Isd (3 schools)