| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullard Independent School District | Bullard | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 2,886 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Alto Independent School District | Alto | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 536 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wells Independent School District | Wells | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 259 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rusk Independent School District | Gallatin | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 2,055 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| New Summerfield Independent School District | New Summerfield | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 515 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jacksonville Independent School District | Cuney | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 4,909 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Cherokee County compares
Together they enroll 11,160 students across 24 schools. The largest is Jacksonville Independent School District with 4,909 students. Districts here average 6.3/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Cherokee County, Texas
Cherokee County has 6 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cherokee County is Bullard Independent School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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