For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,155 students in Nacogdoches, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nacogdoches, TX are Central Heights High School, Nacogdoches High School and Margie Chumbley Academy For Success. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nacogdoches, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Nacogdoches have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Nacogdoches, 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 Nacogdoches High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Nacogdoches, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Heights High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10317 Us Hwy 259 N
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3408
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3408
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Nacogdoches High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4310 Appleby Sand Rd
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 564-2466
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 564-2466
Gr: 9-12 | 1,755 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6003 N St
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 205-1000
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 205-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Nacogdoches Co Alter Educational Coop
Alternative School
6003 N St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 205-1000
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 205-1000
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nacogdoches, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nacogdoches, TX include Central Heights High School, Nacogdoches High School and Margie Chumbley Academy For Success.
How many public high schools are located in Nacogdoches?
4 public high schools are located in Nacogdoches.
What is the racial composition of students in Nacogdoches?
Nacogdoches public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Nacogdoches are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nacogdoches include: Nacogdoches High School vs. Central Heights High School, Central Heights High School vs. Nacogdoches High School
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