Schools in Henderson ISD · Rusk County

Nine districts spread across Rusk County's piney woods create a patchwork of small-town schools, most clustered in the mid-range of statewide performance but with a handful worth a closer look. Mt Enterprise Elementary stands out as the county's clearest overachiever, ranking in the 79th percentile statewide, while West Rusk High School in New London reaches the 72nd. With 19 ranked schools and only one landing in the top quartile statewide, families should expect solid but uneven results depending on which district they land in — making it worth examining individual schools rather than assuming consistency across Henderson, Kilgore, or the smaller surrounding communities.