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Tarkington High School

Tarkington ISD · Liberty County · 2770 FM 163, Cleveland, TX 77327

(281)592-7739

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4/10
#863
Rank 863 out of 1,276
English Language Arts5/10 · #785 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #862 · 33rd percentile
Science3/10 · #924 · 27th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Tarkington High School sits in the rural outskirts of Cleveland, in Liberty County — a corner of East Texas where Friday night football still means something and the community genuinely rallies around its school. Academics here are developing, with room to grow across English, math, and science, but families who value small-town roots, tight-knit connections, and a slower pace of life will find a school that feels like an extension of the community itself. It's a good fit for families who prioritize that close relationship between home, school, and neighbors over the bustle of a larger district.

Student Demographics

310 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
215 (69%)
Hispanic
75 (24%)
Other
20 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners21 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged177 (57%)
Students with Disabilities77 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

552
Enrollment
33.4
Teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.8
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

98.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

6
AP Courses
offered
10.9%
AP Participation
of students
56
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1380 · 13th percentile

2 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found