For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,164 students in Rusk County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rusk County, TX are Leveretts Chapel High School, Laneville School and Tatum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk 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 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Rusk County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henderson High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Rusk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leveretts Chapel High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Laneville School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7415 Hwy 1798 W
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Tatum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Crystal Farms Rd
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Carlisle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8960 Fm 13 W
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
West Rusk High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Mt Enterprise High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Nw 3rd St
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3721
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3721
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Henderson High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Hwy 64
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5500
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rusk County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rusk County, TX include Leveretts Chapel High School, Laneville School and Tatum High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rusk County?
8 public high schools are located in Rusk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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