| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Independent School District | Montalba | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 594 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Neches Independent School District | Neches | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 310 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Frankston Independent School District | Frankston | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 802 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Slocum Independent School District | ELKHART | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 349 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Elkhart Independent School District | Elkhart | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,194 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Palestine Independent School District | Palestine | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 3,297 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Westwood Independent School District | PALESTINE | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1,414 | 4 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Anderson County compares
Together they enroll 7,960 students across 24 schools. The largest is Palestine Independent School District with 3,297 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Anderson County, Texas
Anderson County has 7 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Anderson County is Cayuga Independent School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Anderson County, TX?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Anderson County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Anderson County, TX?
Of the districts serving Anderson County, Cayuga Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.