For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 5,461 students in Rusk County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rusk County, TX are Mt Enterprise Elementary School, Overton Elementary School and Tatum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rusk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Nw 3rd St
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3545
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3545
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Overton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6144
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6144
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 3-5
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Tatum Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: PK-2
| 307 students
Rank: #55.
West Rusk Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7855
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7855
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Laneville School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7415 Hwy 1798 W
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Rank: #77.
Tatum Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Leveretts Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Leveretts Chapel J High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #1010.
Carlisle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8960 Fm 13 W
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Grades: PK-12
| 639 students
Rank: #1111.
West Rusk Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7856
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7856
Grades: 3-5
| 203 students
Rank: #1212.
Overton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6143
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6143
Grades: 6-12
| 272 students
Rank: #1313.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Richardson Dr
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5400
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #1414.
Mt Enterprise High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Nw 3rd St
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3721
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3721
Grades: 6-12
| 264 students
Rank: #1515.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Van Buren
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5300
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5300
Grades: 4-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1616.
William E Wylie Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Hwy 259 S
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5200
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5200
Grades: 1-3
| 660 students
Rank: n/an/a
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7857
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7857
Grades: PK-2
| 217 students
Rusk County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arp Coop Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-8299
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-8299
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
Bradshaw Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3900 W Loop 571
Henderson, TX 75652
(512) 531-5500
Henderson, TX 75652
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
101 Mary St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Grades: 1
| 260 students
300 Crosby St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Grades: 3
| 261 students
1000 W Collins
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Grades: 2
| 284 students
P O Box 808
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 4-6
| 255 students
Troup Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
201 N Carolina
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Troup Caep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8960 F M 13
Henderson, TX 75654
(903) 861-3801
Henderson, TX 75654
(903) 861-3801
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rusk County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rusk County, TX include Mt Enterprise Elementary School, Overton Elementary School and Tatum Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rusk County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Rusk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rusk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rusk County include: Leveretts Chapel Elementary School vs. Mt Enterprise Elementary School, Mt Enterprise Elementary School vs. Leveretts Chapel Elementary School, West Rusk Elementary School vs. Mt Enterprise Elementary School
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