| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Enterprise Independent School District | Mount Enterprise | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 496 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tatum Independent School District | Easton | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1,476 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District | Joinerville | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1,048 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Carlisle Independent School District | Price | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 623 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Laneville Independent School District | Laneville | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 150 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Henderson Independent School District | Henderson | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 3,400 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Rusk County compares
Together they enroll 7,193 students across 18 schools. The largest is Henderson Independent School District with 3,400 students. Districts here average 5.3/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Rusk County, Texas
Rusk County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Rusk County is Mount Enterprise Independent School District (9/10). 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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