For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,043 students in Henderson County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Henderson County, TX are Cross Roads High School, Brownsboro High School and Lapoynor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Henderson County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Athens High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Henderson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross Roads High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1275
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1275
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Brownsboro High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13942 State Hwy 31 E
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-2321
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Lapoynor High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Malakoff High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14701 Fm 3062
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Eustace High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 F M Rd 316 S
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5161
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Trinidad School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Eaton
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Athens High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
708 E College St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Gr: 9-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Malakoff Alternative Program (Map)
Alternative School
1209 W Royall Blvd
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Gr: 2-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Henderson County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Henderson County, TX include Cross Roads High School, Brownsboro High School and Lapoynor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henderson County?
9 public high schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% 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 Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henderson County include: Eustace High School vs. Athens High School, Eustace High School vs. Malakoff High School, Athens High School vs. Eustace High School
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