For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,901 students in Cherokee County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, TX are Wells School, New Summerfield School and Jacksonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Cherokee County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rusk 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 65% 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 Cherokee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wells School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Rusk Ave
Wells, TX 75976
(936) 867-4400
Wells, TX 75976
(936) 867-4400
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
New Summerfield School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13307 Hwy 110 S
New Summerfield, TX 75780
(903) 726-3306
New Summerfield, TX 75780
(903) 726-3306
Gr: PK-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Corinth Rd
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3661
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3661
Gr: 9-12 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Rusk High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
495 Eagle Dr
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-5401
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-5401
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Alto High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
248 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7110
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7110
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Center
Alternative School
436 S W Loop 456
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-3926
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-3926
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, TX include Wells School, New Summerfield School and Jacksonville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cherokee County?
6 public high schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% 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 Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cherokee County include: Rusk High School vs. Wells School, Rusk High School vs. Alto High School
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