Public schools in Lufkin, TX
27 open public schools with an address in Lufkin, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
27
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,717
27 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lufkin public schools
The federal directory lists 27 public schools in Lufkin, TX: 14 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 3 combined or other. The 27 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,717 students, an average of 397 per school. The largest campus is Lufkin H S (2,026 students), and the largest elementary school is W F Peavy Pri (683).
Lufkin ISD operates the most schools here (17), and 4 regular districts have at least one Lufkin campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 74% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lufkin
Elementary schools in Lufkin
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson El Lufkin ISD | 03–05 | 246 | 16.8:1 | |
| Brandon El Lufkin ISD · Magnet | 03–05 | 386 | 13.8:1 | |
| Brookhollow El Lufkin ISD | 03–05 | 273 | 15.5:1 | |
| Burley Pri Lufkin ISD | KG–02 | 426 | 16.2:1 | |
| Coston El Lufkin ISD | 03–05 | 211 | 13.7:1 | |
| Dunbar Pri Lufkin ISD · Magnet | KG–02 | 268 | 13.1:1 | |
| Herty Pri Lufkin ISD | PK–02 | 276 | 13.6:1 | |
| Kurth Pri Lufkin ISD | PK–02 | 253 | 18.9:1 | |
| Sarah Strinden El Pineywoods Community Academy · Charter | PK–05 | 512 | 17.8:1 | |
| Slack El Lufkin ISD | 03–05 | 408 | 13.2:1 | |
| Special Services Lufkin ISD · Special Education School | PK–KG | 11 | 11:1 | |
| Trout Pri Lufkin ISD | PK–02 | 219 | 15.6:1 | |
| W F Peavy Pri Hudson ISD | PK–02 | 683 | 13.6:1 | |
| W H Bonner El Hudson ISD | 03–05 | 621 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Lufkin
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Terry Robbins Middle Pineywoods Community Academy · Charter | 06–08 | 260 | 16.3:1 | |
| Hudson Middle Hudson ISD | 06–08 | 681 | 12.3:1 | |
| Lufkin Middle Lufkin ISD · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,453 | 14:1 |
High schools in Lufkin
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Learning Center Lufkin ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 56 | — | |
| Hudson H S Hudson ISD | 09–12 | 783 | 12.3:1 | |
| Lufkin H S Lufkin ISD | 09–12 | 2,026 | 11.9:1 | |
| Pineywoods Community Academy H S Pineywoods Community Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 289 | 14.9:1 | |
| Stubblefield Lrn Ctr Central ISD · Alternative School | 10–12 | 5 | — | |
| Stubblefield Lrn Ctr Diboll ISD · Alternative School | 10–12 | 9 | — | |
| Stubblefield Lrn Ctr Hudson ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 9 | 1.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lufkin
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Pri Lufkin ISD | PK–PK | 344 | 18.6:1 | |
| Hackney Alternative Campus Lufkin ISD · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — | |
| Juvenile Detent Ctr Lufkin ISD · Alternative School | 08–11 | 9 | 9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.5%
- Hispanic40.3%
- Black20.7%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 26 Lufkin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,717 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lufkin
How many public schools are in Lufkin, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 27 open public schools with a location address in Lufkin: 14 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 10,717 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lufkin?
Schools with an address in Lufkin belong to 5 education agencies, led by Lufkin ISD (17 schools), Hudson ISD (5 schools), Pineywoods Community Academy (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lufkin?
Lufkin H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lufkin, with 2,026 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lufkin?
Yes. 3 of the 27 public schools in Lufkin are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Dr Terry Robbins Middle, Pineywoods Community Academy H S, Sarah Strinden El. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lufkin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lufkin public schools is 13.7:1, lower than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lufkin guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities