Rusk County Schools & Education
Rusk County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,707
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#96
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Rusk County
Measured School Summary
Rusk County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.1%.
Funding Context
At $6,707 per pupil, Rusk County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Rusk 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
28 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #96 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
96.1%
4.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,707
$791 below the state average
School coverage
28
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
Rusk County has 28 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 Rusk 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
Rusk 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
#96
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above 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.
HENDERSON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,400 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
KILGORE ISD
Elementary and middle visible
2,657 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
TATUM ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,476 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,048 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HENDERSON ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Rusk County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Broad Network of Twenty-Eight Public Schools
Rusk County supports a large student population of 10,774 across 28 public schools. The infrastructure is robust, featuring 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high schools, along with three specialized campuses. Nine different school districts operate within the county, offering families a wide variety of educational settings.
Kilgore and Henderson Lead a Multi-District System
Kilgore ISD and Henderson ISD are the largest districts, serving 3,821 and 3,400 students respectively. West Rusk County Consolidated ISD also provides a significant footprint with 1,048 students across five schools. The county includes one charter school, providing a small but alternative option for local families.
Rural Schooling with Diverse Campus Sizes
The county is predominantly rural, with 23 schools in rural settings and five in town environments. Average school size is 385 students, though campuses range from small rural sites to Henderson High School, which enrolls ,1042 students. This mix provides both small-town intimacy and larger-scale high school opportunities.
School Overview
Total Schools
28
in Rusk County
Reported Enrollment
10,774
28 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
1
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Rusk County
KILGORE ISD
GuideHENDERSON ISD
GuideTATUM ISD
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
CARLISLE ISD
MOUNT ENTERPRISE ISD
OVERTON ISD
LEVERETTS CHAPEL ISD
LANEVILLE ISD
28 Public Schools in Rusk 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 28 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENDERSON H S | Profile | HENDERSON ISD | HENDERSON, 75653Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,042 |
| KILGORE MIDDLE | Record | KILGORE ISD | KILGORE, 75662Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 885 |
| HENDERSON MIDDLE | Record | HENDERSON ISD | HENDERSON, 75653Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 785 |
| WILLIAM E WYLIE EL | Record | HENDERSON ISD | HENDERSON, 75653Rural: Fringe | 1–3 | Primary | 671 |
| KILGORE PRI | Record | KILGORE ISD | KILGORE, 75662Rural: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 664 |
| CARLISLE SCHOOL | Record | CARLISLE ISD | PRICE, 75687Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 623 |
| KILGORE INT | Record | KILGORE ISD | KILGORE, 75662Town: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 582 |
| CHANDLER EL | Record | KILGORE ISD | KILGORE, 75662Town: Fringe | 2–3 | Primary | 526 |
| NORTHSIDE EL | Record | HENDERSON ISD | HENDERSON, 75653Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 484 |
| TATUM H S | Record | TATUM ISD | TATUM, 75691Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 464 |
| MONNIE MEYER WYLIE PRI | Record | HENDERSON ISD | HENDERSON, 75653Rural: Fringe | PK–KG | Primary | 418 |
| WEST RUSK H S | Record | WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD | NEW LONDON, 75682Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 369 |
| TATUM PRI | Record | TATUM ISD | TATUM, 75691Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 349 |
| TATUM MIDDLE | Record | TATUM ISD | TATUM, 75691Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 338 |
| TATUM EL | Record | TATUM ISD | TATUM, 75691Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 325 |
| MT ENTERPRISE EL | Record | MOUNT ENTERPRISE ISD | MT ENTERPRISE, 75681Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 257 |
| OVERTON H S | Record | OVERTON ISD | OVERTON, 75684Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 257 |
| WEST RUSK MIDDLE | Record | WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD | NEW LONDON, 75682Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 246 |
| MT ENTERPRISE H S | Record | MOUNT ENTERPRISE ISD | MT ENTERPRISE, 75681Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 239 |
| OVERTON EL | Record | OVERTON ISD | OVERTON, 75684Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 237 |
HENDERSON H S
HENDERSON ISD
HENDERSON, 75653 / Town: Distant
WEST RUSK H S
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
NEW LONDON, 75682 / Rural: Distant
MT ENTERPRISE EL
MOUNT ENTERPRISE ISD
MT ENTERPRISE, 75681 / Rural: Remote
WEST RUSK MIDDLE
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
NEW LONDON, 75682 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,707
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Rusk County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Rusk County, Texas?
Rusk County supports a large student population of 10,774 across 28 public schools. The infrastructure is robust, featuring 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high schools, along with three specialized campuses. Nine different school districts operate within the county, offering families a wide variety of educational settings.
What are the major school districts in Rusk County, Texas?
Kilgore ISD and Henderson ISD are the largest districts, serving 3,821 and 3,400 students respectively. West Rusk County Consolidated ISD also provides a significant footprint with 1,048 students across five schools. The county includes one charter school, providing a small but alternative option for local families.
What is the school experience like in Rusk County?
The county is predominantly rural, with 23 schools in rural settings and five in town environments. Average school size is 385 students, though campuses range from small rural sites to Henderson High School, which enrolls ,1042 students. This mix provides both small-town intimacy and larger-scale high school opportunities.
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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.