Schools in Tennessee Colony, TX

The three public schools in Tennessee Colony, Texas, are all part of the highly-rated Cayuga Independent School District (Isd), serving students from elementary through high school with a total enrollment of 577 students and a moderate level of economic need across the community.

Cayuga High School is the clear standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 88th percentile statewide, with exceptional performance on End-of-Course exams—such as 87.5% proficiency in English I Reading versus the state average of 55.43%—and a strong 92.1% graduation rate. Cayuga Middle shows more volatility, achieving a 5-star rating in 2024-2025 but dropping to a 4-star projection for 2025-2026, with excellent 8th-grade scores (77.5% Reading, 79.59% Math) but a concerning "6th-grade slump" where only 35.9% of 6th graders are proficient in both subjects. Cayuga Elementary is the weakest link, with a 3-star rating and declining state rankings, though it shows bright spots in 3rd-grade Math (59.09% vs. state 44.33%) and 5th-grade Reading (64.29% vs. state 58.47%).

A key takeaway is the district's academic journey: students struggle in elementary and 6th grade but dramatically improve by 7th and 8th grade, then excel in high school, suggesting effective interventions in later years. Science is a district-wide weakness, with only 18.92% of 5th graders proficient in 2024-2025, while the high school's success despite 41.58% economically disadvantaged students shows that poverty does not limit achievement. Per-student spending varies from $14,203 at the elementary to $17,896 at the high school, but outcomes are not directly tied to spending, as the middle school's moderate spending produces the most inconsistent results.