Cherokee County Schools & Education
Cherokee County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,788
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#159
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cherokee County
Measured School Summary
Cherokee County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.5%.
Funding Context
At $6,788 per pupil, Cherokee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cherokee County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
24 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #159 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.5%
0.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,788
$710 below the state average
School coverage
24
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cherokee County has 24 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Cherokee County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Cherokee County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#159
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
JACKSONVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
4,909 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
BULLARD ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,886 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
RUSK ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,055 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
ALTO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
536 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
JACKSONVILLE ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cherokee County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cherokee County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cherokee County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Extensive Education Network in East Texas
Cherokee County features a wide-reaching school system of 24 public campuses serving 11,160 students. Six districts manage the county’s education, including 11 elementary schools and 6 middle schools. This broad network ensures that students in both town and rural areas have accessible local options.
Jacksonville and Bullard Lead the Way
Jacksonville ISD is the largest district, educating 4,909 students across 8 different schools. Bullard ISD and Rusk ISD follow, serving 2,886 and 2,055 students respectively. Traditional public districts are the sole providers of education here, as there are no charter schools in the county.
A Mix of Suburban and Rural Vibes
With 16 rural, 6 town, and 2 suburban locales, the county offers a variety of educational atmospheres. Jacksonville High School is the largest campus with 1,331 students, while the county average is 465 students per school. This diversity allows families to choose between larger, resource-heavy high schools and smaller elementary campuses.
School Overview
Total Schools
24
in Cherokee County
Reported Enrollment
11,160
24 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Cherokee County
JACKSONVILLE ISD
GuideBULLARD ISD
RUSK ISD
ALTO ISD
NEW SUMMERFIELD ISD
WELLS ISD
24 Public Schools in Cherokee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSONVILLE H S | Profile | JACKSONVILLE ISD | JACKSONVILLE, 75766Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,331 |
| BULLARD H S | Record | BULLARD ISD | BULLARD, 75757Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 848 |
| JACKSONVILLE MIDDLE | Record | JACKSONVILLE ISD | JACKSONVILLE, 75766Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 711 |
| NICHOLS INT | Record | JACKSONVILLE ISD | JACKSONVILLE, 75766Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 666 |
| FRED DOUGLASS | Record | JACKSONVILLE ISD | JACKSONVILLE, 75766Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 623 |
| EAST SIDE EL | Record | JACKSONVILLE ISD | JACKSONVILLE, 75766Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 615 |
| RUSK H S | Record | RUSK ISD | RUSK, 75785Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 610 |
| JOE WRIGHT EL | Record | JACKSONVILLE ISD | JACKSONVILLE, 75766Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 542 |
| NEW SUMMERFIELD SCHOOL | Record | NEW SUMMERFIELD ISD | NEW SUMMERFIELD, 75780Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 515 |
| RUSK J H | Record | RUSK ISD | RUSK, 75785Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 478 |
| BULLARD MIDDLE | Record | BULLARD ISD | BULLARD, 75757Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 459 |
| BULLARD INT | Record | BULLARD ISD | BULLARD, 75757Suburb: Midsize | 5–6 | Middle | 435 |
| BULLARD EL | Record | BULLARD ISD | BULLARD, 75757Rural: Fringe | 3–4 | Primary | 434 |
| WEST SIDE EL | Record | JACKSONVILLE ISD | JACKSONVILLE, 75766Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 404 |
| BULLARD PRI | Record | BULLARD ISD | BULLARD, 75757Rural: Fringe | 1–2 | Primary | 401 |
| GW BRADFORD PRI | Record | RUSK ISD | RUSK, 75785Rural: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 376 |
| BULLARD EARLY CHILDHOOD | Record | BULLARD ISD | BULLARD, 75757Rural: Fringe | PK–KG | Primary | 309 |
| RUSK INT | Record | RUSK ISD | RUSK, 75785Rural: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 303 |
| RUSK EL | Record | RUSK ISD | RUSK, 75785Town: Distant | 2–3 | Primary | 288 |
| WELLS SCHOOL | Record | WELLS ISD | WELLS, 75976Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 259 |
JACKSONVILLE H S
JACKSONVILLE ISD
JACKSONVILLE, 75766 / Town: Distant
NEW SUMMERFIELD SCHOOL
NEW SUMMERFIELD ISD
NEW SUMMERFIELD, 75780 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,788
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Cherokee County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cherokee County, Texas?
Cherokee County features a wide-reaching school system of 24 public campuses serving 11,160 students. Six districts manage the county’s education, including 11 elementary schools and 6 middle schools. This broad network ensures that students in both town and rural areas have accessible local options.
What are the major school districts in Cherokee County, Texas?
Jacksonville ISD is the largest district, educating 4,909 students across 8 different schools. Bullard ISD and Rusk ISD follow, serving 2,886 and 2,055 students respectively. Traditional public districts are the sole providers of education here, as there are no charter schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Cherokee County?
With 16 rural, 6 town, and 2 suburban locales, the county offers a variety of educational atmospheres. Jacksonville High School is the largest campus with 1,331 students, while the county average is 465 students per school. This diversity allows families to choose between larger, resource-heavy high schools and smaller elementary campuses.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.