Best Schools in Henderson County, TX
Henderson County, TX has 50 public schools (11 high, 16 middle, 19 elementary) serving 20,276 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Henderson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Henderson County, TX
The top high schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross Roads H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross Roads Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
2. Eustace H S
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Eustace Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
3. Lapoynor H S
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Lapoynor Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
4. Mabank H S
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Mabank Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1111 Students
5. Malakoff H S
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Malakoff Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
6. Frankston H S
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Frankston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
7. Martins Mill H S
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Martins Mill Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 211 Students
8. Van H S
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Van Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students
9. Brownsboro H S
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Brownsboro Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
10. Kemp H S
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Kemp Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 543 Students
Best Middle Schools in Henderson County, TX
The top middle schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross Roads J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross Roads Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
2. Van J H
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Van Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 389 Students
3. Eustace Middle
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Eustace Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students
4. Frankston Middle
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Frankston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
5. Brownsboro J H
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Brownsboro Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 405 Students
6. Scurry-rosser Middle
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Scurry-rosser Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 407 Students
7. Brownsboro Int
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Brownsboro Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 326 Students
8. Mabank J H
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Mabank Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 590 Students
9. Rice Intermediate/middle School
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Rice Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 322 Students
10. Malakoff Middle
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Malakoff Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 323 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Henderson County, TX
The top elementary schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview El
SchoolGrade
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Mabank Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 431 Students
2. Malakoff El
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Malakoff Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 457 Students
3. Tool El
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Malakoff Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 267 Students
4. Frankston El
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Frankston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
5. Eustace Int
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Eustace Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 375 Students
6. Rice El
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Rice Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 407 Students
7. Chandler El
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Brownsboro Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 450 Students
8. Brownsboro El
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Brownsboro Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 429 Students
9. Cross Roads El
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Cross Roads Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
10. Bel Air El
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Athens Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Henderson County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Henderson County, TX has a total population of 82,150 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Henderson 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 Henderson County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Henderson County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Henderson 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 Henderson County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Henderson County, TX
How many schools are in Henderson County, TX?
Henderson County, TX has 50 public schools: 11 high schools, 16 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 20,276 students in total.
How do schools in Henderson County perform on state tests?
On average, 50 schools in Henderson County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Henderson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Henderson 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: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Henderson County
10 places in Henderson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Malakoff (6)
- Athens (5)
- Brownsboro (4)
- Eustace (4)
- Larue (3)
- Chandler (2)
- Gun Barrel City (1)
- Murchison (1)
- Tool (1)
- Trinidad (1)
School districts (6)
- Brownsboro Isd (6 schools)
- Athens Isd (5 schools)
- Malakoff Isd (5 schools)
- Eustace Isd (4 schools)
- Cross Roads Isd (3 schools)
- Lapoynor Isd (3 schools)