Tenaha Schools

Tenaha Schools serves 459 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in the rural community of Tenaha, Texas. This regular public school district maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1 with 35 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school performs well overall, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranking in the 85th percentile statewide at #1327 out of 8598 Texas schools.

While there's room for academic growth, with 34% of students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts and Reading, the school shows stronger performance in mathematics, where 47% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards. Tenaha Schools operates within a close-knit rural community where the median household income is $41,875 and median home values average $102,000. The district serves a diverse socioeconomic population, with about 30% of families experiencing poverty and 13% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

Located in Shelby County's peaceful countryside, Tenaha Schools provides students with the benefits of small-town education, where teachers and families often know each other personally and students can participate in a wide range of activities without the competition pressures of larger districts.

Located in a rural area, Tenaha Schools may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.