For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,625 students in Polk County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, TX are Livingston H S Academy, Big Sandy School and Onalaska Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Polk County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corrigan-camden 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Livingston H S Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Big Sandy School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9180 Fm 1276
Dallardsville, TX 77332
(936) 563-1000
Dallardsville, TX 77332
(936) 563-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Onalaska Jr/sr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1885 Fm 3459
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1020
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1020
Gr: 7-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Livingston High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Corrigan-camden High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 S Home St
Corrigan, TX 75939
(409) 398-2543
Corrigan, TX 75939
(409) 398-2543
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Goodrich High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 Katie Simpson St
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Leggett High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
254 E Fm 942
Leggett, TX 77350
(936) 398-2412
Leggett, TX 77350
(936) 398-2412
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, TX include Livingston H S Academy, Big Sandy School and Onalaska Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County?
7 public high schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Polk County include: Onalaska Jr/sr High School vs. Livingston High School, Goodrich High School vs. Livingston High School, Corrigan-camden High School vs. Goodrich High School
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