Best High Schools in Lufkin, TX

High schools
13
Students
6,666
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Lufkin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pineywoods Community Academy H S

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pineywoods Community Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students

2. Hudson H S

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hudson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 797 Students

3. Huntington H S

B

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Huntington Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students

4. Apple Springs H S

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Apple Springs Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 87 Students

5. Diboll H S

C

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Diboll Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students

6. Central H S

C

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Central Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students

7. Lufkin H S

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lufkin Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students

8. Nacogdoches H S

D+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nacogdoches Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1772 Students

9. Zavalla H S

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Zavalla Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students

10. Stubblefield Lrn Ctr

F

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lufkin Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lufkin, TX

Middle schools
7
Students
4,908
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Lufkin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hudson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hudson Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students

2. Dr Terry Robbins Middle

B

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pineywoods Community Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students

3. Diboll J H

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Diboll Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students

4. Huntington Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Huntington Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students

5. Central J H

C

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students

6. Lufkin Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lufkin Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1487 Students

7. Mcmichael Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nacogdoches Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1390 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lufkin, TX

Elementary schools
24
Students
7,929
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Lufkin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Brandon El

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lufkin Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 394 Students

2. W H Bonner El

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hudson Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 621 Students

3. Sarah Strinden El

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pineywoods Community Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

4. Apple Springs El

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Apple Springs Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students

5. H G Temple Int

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Diboll Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 347 Students

6. Huntington Int

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Huntington Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 228 Students

7. Slack El

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lufkin Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 520 Students

8. Huntington El

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Huntington Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 482 Students

9. Anderson El

C-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lufkin Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 243 Students

10. Central El

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Central Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 633 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lufkin, TX

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lufkin, TX has a total population of 56,096 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lufkin, TX

19,993

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lufkin, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

26.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lufkin, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lufkin, TX.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,720 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lufkin, TX Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Lufkin, TX

How many schools are in Lufkin, TX?

Lufkin, TX has 47 public schools: 13 high schools, 7 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 19,993 students in total.

How do schools in Lufkin perform on state tests?

On average, 47 schools in Lufkin score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Lufkin don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lufkin?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Lufkin, TX

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Hudson, TX

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Herty, TX

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cedar Grove, TX

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Burke, TX

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Moffitt, TX

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Davisville, TX

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Pollok, TX

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Huntington, TX

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Nigton, TX

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Woden, TX

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Lufkin

Average SchoolGrade
C+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
57%
Exceeding
43%
Avg actual scores
45.2%
Avg projected
36.1%

14 of 26 schools in Lufkin carry a SchoolGrade (12 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:

A: 3B: 4C: 3D: 3F: 1

All 26 public schools we grade in Lufkin. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (26)

Private schools (3)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.