For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,576 students in Polk County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, TX are Livingston H S Academy, Onalaska Jr/sr High School and Big Sandy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Polk County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Onalaska Jr/sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Livingston H S Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Onalaska Jr/sr High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1885 Fm 3459
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1020
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1020
Grades: 7-12
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Big Sandy School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9180 Fm 1276
Dallardsville, TX 77332
(936) 563-1000
Dallardsville, TX 77332
(936) 563-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Corrigan-camden High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 S Home St
Corrigan, TX 75939
(409) 398-2543
Corrigan, TX 75939
(409) 398-2543
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Livingston High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,128 students
Rank: #66.
Goodrich High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 Katie Simpson St
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #77.
Leggett High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
254 E Fm 942
Leggett, TX 77350
(936) 398-2412
Leggett, TX 77350
(936) 398-2412
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5002 W Second
Corrigan, TX 75939
(936) 398-2341
Corrigan, TX 75939
(936) 398-2341
Grades: PK-2
| 280 students
1 Lions Ave
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Grades: 4-5
| 611 students
P O Box 2289
Onalaska, TX 77360
(409) 646-5302
Onalaska, TX 77360
(409) 646-5302
Grades: 6-9
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Polk County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, TX include Livingston H S Academy, Onalaska Jr/sr High School and Big Sandy School.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County?
7 public high schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Polk County include: Onalaska Jr/sr High School vs. Livingston High School, Goodrich High School vs. Livingston High School, Corrigan-camden High School vs. Livingston High School
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