For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 6,651 students in Henderson County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Henderson County, TX are Cross Roads J High School, Malakoff Middle School and Malakoff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Henderson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cross Roads J High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-2667
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-2667
Grades: 6-8
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Malakoff Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 N Cedar
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-0264
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-0264
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Malakoff Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N Terry
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1964
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1964
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brownsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12331 State Hwy 31 E
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6461
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6461
Grades: PK-3
| 429 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 N Broad
Chandler, TX 75758
(903) 849-3400
Chandler, TX 75758
(903) 849-3400
Grades: PK-3
| 450 students
Rank: #66.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Willowbrook Dr
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #77.
Brownsboro Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13950 Saylors
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-7325
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-7325
Grades: 4-6
| 326 students
Rank: #88.
Cross Roads Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1774
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1774
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #99.
Eustace Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 W Henderson St
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5181
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5181
Grades: 3-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Eustace Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 Fm 316 S
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5171
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5171
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #1111.
Lapoynor J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Rank: #1212.
Chandler Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22250 Barron Rd
Chandler, TX 75758
(903) 849-6436
Chandler, TX 75758
(903) 849-6436
Grades: 4-6
| 253 students
Rank: #1313.
South Athens Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Robbins Rd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Athens
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Madole St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #1515.
Lapoynor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-5293
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-5293
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #1616.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6800 State Hwy 19 S
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #1717.
Murchison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9661 E Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Rank: #1818.
Trinidad School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Eaton
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Grades: PK-12
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Henderson St
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5191
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5191
Grades: PK-2
| 497 students
Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A L P H A Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Box 349
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
A L P H A Campus High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
A L P H A High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
500 S Prairieville St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Aces Campus High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
14135 State Hwy 31e
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Bridges Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
Murchison Daep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9661 East Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
404 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Grades: 6
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Henderson County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Henderson County, TX include Cross Roads J High School, Malakoff Middle School and Malakoff Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henderson County?
19 public elementary schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Henderson County include: Central Athens vs. South Athens Elementary School, South Athens Elementary School vs. Central Athens, Eustace Middle School vs. Malakoff Middle School
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