📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 8 Rated Districts in Rusk County, TX
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mount Enterprise Independent School District | Mount Enterprise | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #2 | Tatum Independent School District | Tatum | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #3 | West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District | New London | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #4 | Overton Independent School District | Overton | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #5 | Carlisle Independent School District | Price | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #6 | Leveretts Chapel Independent School District | Laird Hill | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #7 | Laneville Independent School District | Laneville | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #8 | Henderson Independent School District | Henderson | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
Best School Districts in Rusk County, Texas (2026)
This page lists the 8 public school districts headquartered in Rusk County, Texas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using STAAR 2023 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Texas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Rusk County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Rusk County, Texas? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in Rusk County, Texas, the highest-rated is Mount Enterprise Independent School District (Mount Enterprise), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 82nd percentile of Texas districts on STAAR 2023 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.