Tarkington High School

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.