7.0public avg / 10

Best Schools in Nacogdoches, Texas

17 schools in the directory · 10 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 13

Private: 4

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (13): 7.0/10

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

Elementary · Stephen F Austin State University Charter School. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Middle · Central Heights ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Nacogdoches are Central Heights EL (9.5/10), Stephen F Austin State University Charter School (9.1/10), and Central Heights Middle (8.9/10), among 13 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

13 public · 4 private

Avg Score

7.0

13 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

13 public · 4 private

Avg Score

7.0

13 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Thomas J Rusk EL

Rates 8.2/10 despite 89% 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 Nacogdoches public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Mcmichael Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +3.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Nacogdoches public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Nacogdoches

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 13 rated schools; 17 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Central Heights EL	9.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	100th
2	Stephen F Austin State University Charter School	9.1 / 10	Elementary	—	99th
3	Central Heights Middle	8.9 / 10	Middle	-0.1	98th
4	Central Heights H S	8.4 / 10	High	-0.6	93th
5	Thomas J Rusk EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	89th
6	Raguet EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	82th
7	Brooks-Quinn-Jones EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	58th
8	Emeline Carpenter EL	6.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	53th
9	Nacogdoches H S	5.9 / 10	High	-0.8	36th
10	Fredonia Early Childhood Center	5.6 / 10	Other	-0.2	30th

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About Schools in Nacogdoches, Texas

Nacogdoches, Texas is home to 17 schools, including 13 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

The 13 public schools in this comparison average 7.0 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 Central Heights EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

Nacogdoches is served by 3 school districts: STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL, CENTRAL HEIGHTS ISD, NACOGDOCHES ISD. These districts collectively serve 7,196 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

10 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Central Heights EL 482 students · Pre-K–5th	482	Pre-K–5th	9.5
2	Stephen F Austin State University Charter School 254 students · Kindergarten–5th	254	Kindergarten–5th	9.1
3	Thomas J Rusk EL 466 students · Kindergarten–5th	466	Kindergarten–5th	8.2
4	Raguet EL 444 students · Kindergarten–5th	444	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
5	Brooks-Quinn-Jones EL 598 students · Kindergarten–5th	598	Kindergarten–5th	6.8
6	Emeline Carpenter EL 357 students · Kindergarten–5th	357	Kindergarten–5th	6.6
7	Mike Moses EL 506 students · Kindergarten–5th	506	Kindergarten–5th	5.4
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Fredonia Hill Baptist AcademyPrivate 82 students · Pre-K–8th	82	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	Christ Episcopal SchoolPrivate 55 students · Pre-K–5th	55	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
3	Nacogdoches Christian AcademyPrivate 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	7	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Central Heights Middle 257 students · 6th–8th	257	6th–8th	8.9
2	Mcmichael Middle 1,338 students · 6th–8th	1,338	6th–8th	4.0

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Central Heights H S 340 students · 9th–12th	340	9th–12th	8.4
2	Nacogdoches H S 1,753 students · 9th–12th	1,753	9th–12th	5.9
3	Margie Chumbley Academy for Success 65 students · 9th–12th	65	9th–12th	5.4

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Fredonia Early Childhood Center 336 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	336	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.6
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Regents AcademyPrivate 167 students · Pre-K–12th	167	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Nacogdoches

Nacogdoches, Texas · 17 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 10
Middle: 2
High: 3
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (3)

STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school · 254 students

CENTRAL HEIGHTS ISD

3 schools · 1,079 students

NACOGDOCHES ISD

10 schools · 5,863 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Nacogdoches, Texas

How many schools are in Nacogdoches, Texas?

Nacogdoches has 17 schools, including 13 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Nacogdoches, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 13 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Nacogdoches is 7.0 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 Nacogdoches, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Nacogdoches on MySchoolScout is Central Heights EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Nacogdoches, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Nacogdoches on MySchoolScout is Central Heights EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Nacogdoches, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Nacogdoches on MySchoolScout is Central Heights Middle with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best high school in Nacogdoches, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Nacogdoches on MySchoolScout is Central Heights H S with a composite score of 8.4/10.

How many school districts serve Nacogdoches, Texas?

Nacogdoches is served by 3 school districts: Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, Central Heights ISD, Nacogdoches ISD.

Are there private schools in Nacogdoches, Texas?

Yes, Nacogdoches has 4 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Fredonia Hill Baptist Academy with a score of 6.7/10.

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

Among 13 public schools in Nacogdoches that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 12.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Nacogdoches, 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.