Public schools in Nacogdoches, TX
14 open public schools with an address in Nacogdoches, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,115
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Nacogdoches public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Nacogdoches, TX: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,115 students, an average of 508 per school. The largest campus is Nacogdoches H S (1,755 students), and the largest elementary school is Brooks-Quinn-Jones El (612).
Nacogdoches ISD operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Nacogdoches 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 13.6:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 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 Nacogdoches
Elementary schools in Nacogdoches
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks-Quinn-Jones El Nacogdoches ISD | KG–05 | 612 | 17.9:1 | |
| Central Heights El Central Heights ISD | PK–05 | 477 | 13.3:1 | |
| Emeline Carpenter El Nacogdoches ISD | KG–05 | 359 | 14.5:1 | |
| Mike Moses El Nacogdoches ISD | KG–05 | 503 | 16:1 | |
| Raguet El Nacogdoches ISD | KG–05 | 409 | 14.2:1 | |
| Stephen F Austin State University Charter School Stephen F Austin State University Charter School · Charter | KG–05 | 253 | 15.5:1 | |
| Thomas J Rusk El Nacogdoches ISD | KG–05 | 422 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Nacogdoches
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Heights Middle Central Heights ISD | 06–08 | 286 | 12.6:1 | |
| McMichael Middle Nacogdoches ISD | 06–08 | 1,275 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Nacogdoches
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Heights H S Central Heights ISD | 09–12 | 333 | 11.5:1 | |
| Margie Chumbley Academy for Success Nacogdoches ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 67 | 4.5:1 | |
| Nacogdoches H S Nacogdoches ISD | 09–12 | 1,755 | 14.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Nacogdoches
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia Early Childhood Center Nacogdoches ISD | PK–PK | 364 | 13.4:1 | |
| Nacogdoches Co Alter Ed Coop Nacogdoches ISD · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.6%
- Hispanic43.5%
- Black24.7%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Nacogdoches schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,115 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Nacogdoches
How many public schools are in Nacogdoches, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Nacogdoches: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,115 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Nacogdoches?
Schools with an address in Nacogdoches belong to 3 education agencies, led by Nacogdoches ISD (10 schools), Central Heights ISD (3 schools), Stephen F Austin State University Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Nacogdoches?
Nacogdoches H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Nacogdoches, with 1,755 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Nacogdoches?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Nacogdoches are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Stephen F Austin State University Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Nacogdoches schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Nacogdoches public schools is 13.6:1, 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 Nacogdoches 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