Best Schools in Cherokee County, TX
Cherokee County, TX has 29 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,969 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Cherokee County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cherokee County, TX
The top high schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Troup H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Troup Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
2. Bullard H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bullard Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 848 Students
3. Rusk H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rusk Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
4. Jacksonville H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1331 Students
5. Alto H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alto Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
6. Compass Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 17 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherokee County, TX
The top middle schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bullard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bullard Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
2. Rusk J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rusk Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
3. Bullard Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bullard Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 435 Students
4. Troup Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Troup Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
5. Alto Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alto Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 167 Students
6. Jacksonville Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 711 Students
7. Nichols Int
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 666 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee County, TX
The top elementary schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bullard El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bullard Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 434 Students
2. Rusk El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rusk Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 288 Students
3. Joe Wright El
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Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students
4. Troup El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Troup Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
5. Alto El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alto Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 208 Students
6. Rusk Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rusk Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 303 Students
7. East Side El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 615 Students
8. Fred Douglass
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 623 Students
9. West Side El
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Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 404 Students
10. Bullard Pri
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Projected Test Scores
Bullard Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 401 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cherokee County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cherokee County, TX has a total population of 50,412 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherokee County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cherokee County, TX
How many schools are in Cherokee County, TX?
Cherokee County, TX has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,969 students in total.
How do schools in Cherokee County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Cherokee County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Cherokee County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cherokee 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: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cherokee County
6 places in Cherokee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Jacksonville (8)
- Bullard (6)
- Rusk (5)
- Alto (3)
- New Summerfield (1)
- Wells (1)
School districts (4)
- Jacksonville Isd (8 schools)
- Bullard Isd (6 schools)
- Rusk Isd (5 schools)
- Alto Isd (3 schools)