For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,901 students in Cherokee County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, TX are New Summerfield School, Jacksonville High School and Wells School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Cherokee County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rusk High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Cherokee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Summerfield School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13307 Hwy 110 S
New Summerfield, TX 75780
(903) 726-3306
New Summerfield, TX 75780
(903) 726-3306
Grades: PK-12
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Corinth Rd
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3661
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3661
Grades: 9-12
| 1,364 students
Rank: #33.
Wells School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Rusk Ave
Wells, TX 75976
(936) 867-4400
Wells, TX 75976
(936) 867-4400
Grades: PK-12
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Rusk High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
495 Eagle Dr
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-5401
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-5401
Grades: 9-12
| 603 students
Rank: #55.
Alto High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
248 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7110
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7110
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Center
Alternative School
436 S W Loop 456
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-3926
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-3926
Grades: 4-12
| 34 students
Cherokee County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
160 Rusk Ave
Wells, TX 75976
(936) 867-4400
Wells, TX 75976
(936) 867-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, TX include New Summerfield School, Jacksonville High School and Wells School.
How many public high schools are located in Cherokee County?
6 public high schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cherokee County include: Rusk High School vs. Wells School, Rusk High School vs. Alto High School
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