For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,396 students in Anderson County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, TX are Neches High School, Frankston High School and Cayuga High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Anderson County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkhart High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Anderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neches High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1509 Acr 346
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Frankston High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Perry St
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-3219
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-3219
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Cayuga High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17750 N Us Hwy 287
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2294
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2294
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #44.
Slocum High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Elkhart High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9002 S State Hwy 19
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-5161
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-5161
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Palestine High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,016 students
Rank: #77.
Westwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Panther Blvd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1773
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1773
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Anderson County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elkhart Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 W Palestine Ave
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Landmark School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Brushy Creek Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Grades: 6-10
| 77 students
Neches Daep Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1801 Panther Blvd
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3311
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3311
Grades: 11
| 1 students
1007 E Park Ave
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 E Lamar St
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Grades: K
| 129 students
Slocum Daep Instructional Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Grades: 10
| 1 students
1020 W Hamlett
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Grades: 6
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, TX include Neches High School, Frankston High School and Cayuga High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anderson County?
7 public high schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Anderson County include: Neches High School vs. Cayuga High School, Cayuga High School vs. Neches High School
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