Central Heights Independent School District (Isd)

The Central Heights Independent School District (Isd) is a small, high-performing system in Nacogdoches, Texas, serving 1,096 students across three schools: Central Heights Elementary (PK-5), Central Heights Middle (6-8), and Central Heights High School (9-12). The district ranks in the top 7% of Texas school districts with a 5-star rating, consistently outperforming state averages in core subjects.

Central Heights High School stands out with a perfect 100% graduation rate and zero dropouts, alongside elite humanities scores—97.47% proficiency in U.S. History and 86.84% in English II Reading. Central Heights Middle is the math and science leader, achieving 100% proficiency in Algebra I (2025-2026) and strong 8th-grade science scores (63% vs. 46% state). Central Heights Elementary provides a consistent foundation, with year-over-year growth in reading and math, including 77.92% proficiency in 5th-grade reading. The district’s average student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1 supports individualized attention, while 30.66% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, indicating strong performance despite moderate economic diversity.

Key findings include a powerful Algebra I pipeline from middle to high school, though high school Algebra I scores (48.44%) suggest a broader student group faces increased rigor. A notable "7th-grade math slump" (38.33% proficiency) contrasts with 8th-grade math (87.91%), likely due to top students taking Algebra I. Overall, the district’s consistent top-25% rankings over three years, low class sizes, and 100% graduation rate reflect a stable, high-quality environment where students excel across subjects.