Top Rankings
Nacogdoches Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,532 students in Nacogdoches Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Nacogdoches Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
6,532 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
494 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Nacogdoches Independent School District, which is ranked #979 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#969 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
76 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,092 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
53%
# Black Students
1,969 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
30%
13%
# White Students
1,186 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
18%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
203 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
336
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
344
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
406
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
421
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
414
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
396
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
390
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
654
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
671
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
682
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
530
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
466
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
435
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
387
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,903 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$110 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,386
$13,387
Spending / Student
$16,903
$14,116
Best Nacogdoches Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 N Mound St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-3100
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-3100
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Raguet Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2708 Raguet St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5052
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5052
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Mike Moses Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Park St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5001
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5001
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Rank: #44.
Fredonia Early Childhood Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1326 S Fredonia St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5080
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5080
Grades: PK
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Mcmichael Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4330 S E Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0519
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0519
Grades: 6-8
| 1,338 students
Rank: #66.
Nacogdoches High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4310 Appleby Sand Rd
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 564-2466
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 564-2466
Grades: 9-12
| 1,753 students
Rank: #77.
Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
907 N Sanders St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5040
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5040
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #88.
Emeline Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5209 Se Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5070
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5070
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #99.
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6003 N St
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 205-1000
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 205-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
2801 Park St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5001
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5001
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nacogdoches Independent School District?
Nacogdoches Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,532 students.
What is the rank of Nacogdoches Independent School District?
Nacogdoches Independent School District is ranked #979 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nacogdoches Independent School District?
48% of Nacogdoches Independent School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nacogdoches Independent School District?
Nacogdoches Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Nacogdoches Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,903 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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