Lufkin Independent School District (Isd)

The Lufkin Independent School District (Isd) serves 6,121 students across 15 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, and is ranked 762 out of 951 districts in Texas, placing it in the 20th percentile with a 1-star rating, indicating significant challenges relative to other districts in the state.

Among the standout schools, Brandon Elementary is the highest-ranked elementary school, performing at the 50th percentile in 2025-2026, with test scores often approaching or surpassing state averages, and it has the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (78.24%) among elementary schools. In contrast, Brookhollow Elementary and Coston Elementary face the most severe challenges, ranking in the bottom 3% and 8% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, with free/reduced lunch rates above 93%. At the secondary level, Lufkin Middle is a bright spot for advanced math, with 100% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I, while Lufkin High School excels with a 96.5% graduation rate and a 1.5% dropout rate. However, Stubblefield Learning Center, an alternative high school, struggles with a 38.3% graduation rate and 28% dropout rate.

Key metrics reveal a stark socioeconomic-achievement gap, as the highest-performing elementary schools have lower poverty rates, while the lowest-performing have the highest. Per-student spending varies widely, from $10,817 at Brandon Elementary to $15,505 at Herty Pri, but higher spending does not guarantee better results, suggesting that how money is spent matters more. The district also includes specialized programs like Special Services, which serves 11 students with profound disabilities at $439,396 per student, and Juvenile Detent Center, with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Overall, the district shows inconsistent performance across its schools, with advanced math at Lufkin Middle being a notable success, while poverty remains the most significant challenge.