For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 194 students in Rising Star, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Rising Star, TX are Rising Star High School and Rising Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rising Star, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rising Star have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rising Star, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rising Star High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 N Main St
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-3521
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-3521
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Rising Star Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 W Newton
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-2431
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-2431
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rising Star, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Rising Star, TX include Rising Star High School and Rising Star Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rising Star?
2 public schools are located in Rising Star.
What is the racial composition of students in Rising Star?
Rising Star public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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