Nacogdoches County Schools & Education
Nacogdoches 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
92.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,781
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#162
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Nacogdoches County
Measured School Summary
Nacogdoches County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.2%.
Funding Context
At $6,781 per pupil, Nacogdoches County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Nacogdoches 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
26 public schools and 9 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 #162 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.2%
0.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,781
$717 below the state average
School coverage
26
9 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
Nacogdoches County has 26 public schools across 9 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 Nacogdoches 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
Nacogdoches 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
#162
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.
NACOGDOCHES ISD
Elementary to high school visible
5,943 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
CENTRAL HEIGHTS ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,104 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
WODEN ISD
Elementary to high school visible
835 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
GARRISON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
760 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
NACOGDOCHES ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Nacogdoches County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Nacogdoches County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Nacogdoches 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.
A Deep Network of East Texas Schools
Nacogdoches County operates 26 public schools, including 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. These campuses serve 10,604 students across nine different school districts. This variety of districts provides families with multiple options for their children's education.
Nacogdoches ISD Leads a Diverse Field
Nacogdoches ISD is the county's largest district, managing nine schools and 5,943 students. Central Heights ISD and Garrison ISD also serve significant populations, with over 1,800 students between them. One charter school adds a specialized option, representing nearly 4% of the county's total school count.
Rural Roots with a Large Town Hub
The county features 16 rural schools and 10 town schools, with an average enrollment of 408 students. Nacogdoches High School is the largest campus, serving 1,772 students in a traditional town setting. The smaller rural schools provide a contrast, offering more intimate learning environments for the surrounding communities.
School Overview
Total Schools
26
in Nacogdoches County
Reported Enrollment
10,604
26 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
1
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Nacogdoches County
NACOGDOCHES ISD
GuideCENTRAL HEIGHTS ISD
WODEN ISD
GARRISON ISD
CUSHING ISD
DOUGLASS ISD
CHIRENO ISD
MARTINSVILLE ISD
STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
26 Public Schools in Nacogdoches County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 26 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NACOGDOCHES H S | Profile | NACOGDOCHES ISD | NACOGDOCHES, 75963Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,772 |
| MCMICHAEL MIDDLE | Profile | NACOGDOCHES ISD | NACOGDOCHES, 75963Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,390 |
| BROOKS-QUINN-JONES EL | Record | NACOGDOCHES ISD | NACOGDOCHES, 75963Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 611 |
| MIKE MOSES EL | Record | NACOGDOCHES ISD | NACOGDOCHES, 75961Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 534 |
| THOMAS J RUSK EL | Record | NACOGDOCHES ISD | NACOGDOCHES, 75961Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 504 |
| CENTRAL HEIGHTS EL | Record | CENTRAL HEIGHTS ISD | NACOGDOCHES, 75965Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 488 |
| WODEN EL | Record | WODEN ISD | WODEN, 75978Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 455 |
| DOUGLASS SCHOOL | Record | DOUGLASS ISD | DOUGLASS, 75943Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 436 |
| RAGUET EL | Record | NACOGDOCHES ISD | NACOGDOCHES, 75963Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 419 |
| EMELINE CARPENTER EL | Record | NACOGDOCHES ISD | NACOGDOCHES, 75963Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 384 |
| GARRISON EL | Record | GARRISON ISD | GARRISON, 75946Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 355 |
| CENTRAL HEIGHTS H S | Record | CENTRAL HEIGHTS ISD | NACOGDOCHES, 75965Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 338 |
| MARTINSVILLE SCHOOL | Record | MARTINSVILLE ISD | MARTINSVILLE, 75958Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 323 |
| CUSHING SCHOOL | Record | CUSHING ISD | CUSHING, 75760Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 293 |
| CENTRAL HEIGHTS MIDDLE | Record | CENTRAL HEIGHTS ISD | NACOGDOCHES, 75965Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 278 |
| CHIRENO EL | Record | CHIRENO ISD | CHIRENO, 75937Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 274 |
| CUSHING EL | Record | CUSHING ISD | CUSHING, 75760Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 254 |
| NETTIE MARSHALL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Record | NACOGDOCHES ISD | NACOGDOCHES, 75963Town: Remote | PK | Other | 254 |
| STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL | Record | STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL | NACOGDOCHES, 75962Town: Remote | KG–5 | Charter | 252 |
| GARRISON H S | Record | GARRISON ISD | GARRISON, 75946Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 226 |
NACOGDOCHES H S
NACOGDOCHES ISD
NACOGDOCHES, 75963 / Town: Remote
MCMICHAEL MIDDLE
NACOGDOCHES ISD
NACOGDOCHES, 75963 / Rural: Fringe
CENTRAL HEIGHTS EL
CENTRAL HEIGHTS ISD
NACOGDOCHES, 75965 / Rural: Fringe
CENTRAL HEIGHTS MIDDLE
CENTRAL HEIGHTS ISD
NACOGDOCHES, 75965 / Rural: Fringe
NETTIE MARSHALL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
NACOGDOCHES ISD
NACOGDOCHES, 75963 / Town: Remote
STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
NACOGDOCHES, 75962 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,781
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Nacogdoches County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Nacogdoches County, Texas?
Nacogdoches County operates 26 public schools, including 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. These campuses serve 10,604 students across nine different school districts. This variety of districts provides families with multiple options for their children's education.
What are the major school districts in Nacogdoches County, Texas?
Nacogdoches ISD is the county's largest district, managing nine schools and 5,943 students. Central Heights ISD and Garrison ISD also serve significant populations, with over 1,800 students between them. One charter school adds a specialized option, representing nearly 4% of the county's total school count.
What is the school experience like in Nacogdoches County?
The county features 16 rural schools and 10 town schools, with an average enrollment of 408 students. Nacogdoches High School is the largest campus, serving 1,772 students in a traditional town setting. The smaller rural schools provide a contrast, offering more intimate learning environments for the surrounding communities.
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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.