Best Schools in Rusk County, TX
Rusk County, TX has 39 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 18 elementary) serving 15,394 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Rusk County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rusk County, TX
The top high schools in Rusk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leveretts Chapel H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leveretts Chapel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
2. Tatum H S
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Projected Test Scores
Tatum Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
3. West Rusk H S
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West Rusk County Consolidated Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
4. Mt Enterprise H S
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Enterprise Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 239 Students
5. Cushing School
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Cushing Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 293 Students
6. Garrison H S
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Projected Test Scores
Garrison Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
7. Rusk H S
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Projected Test Scores
Rusk Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
8. Kilgore H S
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Projected Test Scores
Kilgore Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1164 Students
9. Henderson H S
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Henderson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students
10. Overton H S
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Projected Test Scores
Overton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rusk County, TX
The top middle schools in Rusk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garrison Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrison Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
2. Rusk J H
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Rusk Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
3. Tatum Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Tatum Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students
4. West Rusk Middle
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Projected Test Scores
West Rusk County Consolidated Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
5. Henderson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 785 Students
6. Kilgore Middle
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Kilgore Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students
7. Leveretts Chapel J H
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Projected Test Scores
Leveretts Chapel Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rusk County, TX
The top elementary schools in Rusk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rusk El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rusk Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 288 Students
2. Cushing El
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Cushing Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
3. Chandler El
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Kilgore Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 526 Students
4. Mt Enterprise El
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Mount Enterprise Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
5. Garrison El
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Garrison Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
6. Rusk Int
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Rusk Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 303 Students
7. William E Wylie El
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Henderson Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 671 Students
8. Overton El
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Overton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 237 Students
9. Tatum El
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Tatum Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 325 Students
10. Kilgore Int
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Kilgore Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 582 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rusk County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rusk County, TX has a total population of 52,214 with 22% 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 Rusk 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 Rusk County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rusk County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rusk 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 Rusk County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rusk County, TX
How many schools are in Rusk County, TX?
Rusk County, TX has 39 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 15,394 students in total.
How do schools in Rusk County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Rusk County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Rusk County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rusk 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: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rusk County
6 places in Rusk County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (4)
- Henderson Isd (5 schools)
- Tatum Isd (4 schools)
- West Rusk County Consolidated Isd (4 schools)
- Leveretts Chapel Isd (3 schools)