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 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,943 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 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
5,943 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
422 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Nacogdoches Independent School District, which is ranked #1003 of all 1,201 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
5 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
76 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,869 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
53%
# Black Students
1,701 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
29%
13%
# White Students
1,116 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
19%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
175 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
257
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
406
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
431
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
422
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
394
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
399
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
397
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
460
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
473
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
457
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
540
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
458
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
429
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
420
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,515 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,578 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$110 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,515
$13,417
Spending / Student
$18,578
$14,148
Best Nacogdoches Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 504 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
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
422 W Cox St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5062
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5062
Grades: PK
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 1,390 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 1,772 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 611 students
Rank: #77.
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: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
2801 Park St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5001
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5001
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nacogdoches Independent School District?
Nacogdoches Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,943 students.
What is the rank of Nacogdoches Independent School District?
Nacogdoches Independent School District is ranked #1003 out of 1,201 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, 29% of students are Black, 19% 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 14:1, 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 $18,578 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
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