For the 2026 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, Slocum 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 50% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), 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 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palestine High School, with 97% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neches High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1509 Acr 346
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Slocum High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Cayuga High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17750 N Us Hwy 287
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2294
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Elkhart High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9002 S State Hwy 19
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-5161
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Frankston High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Perry St
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-3219
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-3219
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Palestine High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Panther Blvd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1773
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1773
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elkhart Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 W Palestine Ave
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Gr: K-12
Landmark School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Brushy Creek Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Gr: 6-10 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Neches Daep Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1801 Panther Blvd
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3311
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3311
Gr: 11 | 1 student
1007 E Park Ave
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
1000 E Lamar St
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Gr: K | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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
Gr: 10 | 1 student
1020 W Hamlett
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Gr: 6 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 62%
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, Slocum 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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