6.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in Lufkin, Texas

28 schools in the directory · 15 Elementary · 3 Middle · 8 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 26

Private: 2

Districts: 5

Comparable public avg (14): 6.5/10

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Elementary · Lufkin ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Lufkin are Slack EL (8.0/10), Brandon EL (7.8/10), and Hudson Middle (7.8/10), among 14 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

26 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.5

14 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

26 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.5

14 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Slack EL

Rates 8.0/10 despite 85% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lufkin public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

W H Bonner EL

STAAR proficiency rose +5.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lufkin public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Lufkin

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 14 rated schools; 28 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Slack EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	86th
2	Brandon EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	82th
3	Hudson Middle	7.8 / 10	Middle	+0.3	82th
4	W H Bonner EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	80th
5	Hudson H S	7.2 / 10	High	-0.3	68th
6	Sarah Strinden EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	62th
7	Lufkin Middle	6.7 / 10	Middle	+0.8	55th
8	Pineywoods Community Academy H S	6.6 / 10	High	-0.8	54th
9	Dr Terry Robbins Middle	6.1 / 10	Middle	-1.1	43th
10	Brookhollow EL	5.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	36th

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About Schools in Lufkin, Texas

Lufkin, Texas is home to 28 schools, including 26 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 8 high schools.

The 14 public schools in this comparison average 6.5 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Slack EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

Lufkin is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 13,961 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

15 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Slack EL 481 students · 2nd–5th	481	2nd–5th	8.0
2	Brandon EL 377 students · 3rd–5th	377	3rd–5th	7.8
3	W H Bonner EL 605 students · 3rd–5th	605	3rd–5th	7.7
4	Dunbar Pri 327 students · Kindergarten–2nd	327	Kindergarten–2nd	7.4
5	Herty Pri 281 students · Pre-K–2nd	281	Pre-K–2nd	7.3
6	W F Peavy Pri 688 students · Pre-K–2nd	688	Pre-K–2nd	7.1
7	Sarah Strinden EL 505 students · Pre-K–5th	505	Pre-K–5th	6.9
8	Trout Pri 251 students · Pre-K–2nd	251	Pre-K–2nd	6.5
9	Burley Pri 371 students · Kindergarten–2nd	371	Kindergarten–2nd	6.3
10	Brookhollow EL 244 students · 3rd–5th	244	3rd–5th	5.9

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Anderson EL Kurth Pri Coston EL Special Services St Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hudson Middle 646 students · 6th–8th	646	6th–8th	7.8
2	Lufkin Middle 1,474 students · 6th–8th	1,474	6th–8th	6.7
3	Dr Terry Robbins Middle 255 students · 6th–8th	255	6th–8th	6.1

High Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hudson H S 787 students · 9th–12th	787	9th–12th	7.2
2	Pineywoods Community Academy H S 262 students · 9th–12th	262	9th–12th	6.6
3	Lufkin H S 2,101 students · 9th–12th	2,101	9th–12th	5.5
4	Stubblefield Lrn Ctr 45 students · 9th–12th	45	9th–12th	4.8
5	Stubblefield Lrn Ctr 3 students · 10th–12th	3	10th–12th	—
6	Stubblefield Lrn Ctr 9 students · 10th–12th	9	10th–12th	—
7	Stubblefield Lrn Ctr 15 students · 10th–12th	15	10th–12th	—
8	Juvenile Detent Ctr 8 students · 7th–12th	8	7th–12th	—

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Garrett Pri 370 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	370	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.3
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	St Cyprian's Episcopal SchoolPrivate 145 students · Kindergarten–12th	145	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Lufkin

Lufkin, Texas · 28 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 15
Middle: 3
High: 8
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (5)

PINEYWOODS COMMUNITY ACADEMY

3 schools · 1,022 students

CENTRAL ISD

4 schools · 1,525 students

DIBOLL ISD

5 schools · 1,627 students

HUDSON ISD

5 schools · 2,741 students

LUFKIN ISD

17 schools · 7,046 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Lufkin, Texas

How many schools are in Lufkin, Texas?

Lufkin has 28 schools, including 26 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Lufkin, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 14 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Lufkin is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Lufkin, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Lufkin on MySchoolScout is Slack EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Lufkin, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Lufkin on MySchoolScout is Slack EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Lufkin, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Lufkin on MySchoolScout is Hudson Middle with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best high school in Lufkin, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Lufkin on MySchoolScout is Hudson H S with a composite score of 7.2/10.

How many school districts serve Lufkin, Texas?

Lufkin is served by 5 school districts: Pineywoods Community Academy, Central ISD, Diboll ISD, Hudson ISD, Lufkin ISD.

Are there private schools in Lufkin, Texas?

Yes, Lufkin has 2 private schools alongside 26 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Patrick Catholic School with a score of 7.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lufkin, Texas?

Among 13 public schools in Lufkin that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lufkin, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.