| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Roads Independent School District | MALAKOFF | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 560 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Malakoff Independent School District | Malakoff | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1,433 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Eustace Independent School District | Eustace | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 1,727 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Brownsboro Independent School District | Brownsboro | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 2,620 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| LaPoyner Independent School District | Larue | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 491 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mabank Independent School District | Mabank | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 3,904 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Athens Independent School District | Athens | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 3,099 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Murchison Independent School District | MURCHISON | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 175 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Trinidad Independent School District | TRINIDAD | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 133 | 1 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Henderson County compares
Together they enroll 14,142 students across 35 schools. The largest is Mabank Independent School District with 3,904 students. Districts here average 6.4/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Henderson County, Texas
Henderson County has 9 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Henderson County is Cross Roads 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 Henderson County, TX?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Henderson 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 Henderson County, TX?
Of the districts serving Henderson County, Cross Roads 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.