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Best Schools in Pollok, Texas

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.7/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Pollok by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Central J H

6.7/10

Middle · Central ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Central H S

6.0/10

High · Central ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Real test data44th percentile Open profile

Central EL

4.3/10

Elementary · Central ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Real test data16th percentile Open profile

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Pollok for 2026 are Central J H (6.7/10), Central H S (6.0/10), and Central EL (4.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. 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 with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

5.7

out of 10

Median Home

$155,300

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Pollok

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Central J H 6.7 / 10
2 Central H S 6.0 / 10
3 Central EL 4.3 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.7/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$80,438

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$155,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
15%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
78%

Of occupied housing units

How Pollok compares

Texas rank

#500 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$80k

108% of Texas median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Pollok, Texas

Pollok, Texas is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.7 out of 10, schools in Pollok show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Pollok is Central J H with a composite score of 6.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Pollok is served by 1 school district: CENTRAL ISD. These districts collectively serve 1,525 students.

Pollok's community shows 15% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $80,438. The poverty rate in the area is 12.8%.

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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Filter by ZIP: 75969 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Central EL
664 students · Pre-K–4th 		4.3

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Central J H
449 students · 5th–8th 		6.7

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Central H S
409 students · 9th–12th 		6.0

Schools in Pollok

Pollok, Texas · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$80,438

Median Home Value

$155,300

Median Rent

$1,068/mo

Population

4,606

College Educated

15%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Community Profile

Pollok has a median household income of $80,438. It is a community where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $155,300, with a median rent of $1,068/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.8%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Texas
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1

Resources

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School District

CENTRAL ISD

4 schools · 1,525 students

Nearby Cities

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8 mi
Wells (1 school)
8 mi
Douglass (1 school)
17 mi
Diboll (4 schools)
17 mi
Apple Springs (2 schools)
17 mi
Nacogdoches (15 schools)
17 mi
Huntington (5 schools)
18 mi
Woden (3 schools)
18 mi
Alto (3 schools)
22 mi
Kennard (1 school)
22 mi
Cushing (2 schools)
27 mi
Groveton (3 schools)
28 mi
Corrigan (3 schools)
30 mi
Martinsville (1 school)
28 mi
Garrison (4 schools)
30 mi

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Pollok, Texas

How many schools are in Pollok, Texas?

Pollok has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Pollok, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Pollok is 5.7 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 Pollok, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Pollok on MySchoolScout is Central J H with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Pollok, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Pollok on MySchoolScout is Central EL with a composite score of 4.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Pollok, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Pollok on MySchoolScout is Central J H with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What is the best high school in Pollok, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Pollok on MySchoolScout is Central H S with a composite score of 6.0/10.

How many school districts serve Pollok, Texas?

Pollok is served by 1 school district: Central ISD.

What is the education level in Pollok, Texas?

According to Census data, 15% of adults in Pollok have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Pollok, Texas?

The median household income in Pollok is approximately $80,438 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Pollok is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Pollok, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives 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.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.