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Cayuga High School

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Cayuga High School ranks 241 st of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

241^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 88% of Texas high schools

Summary

Cayuga High School in Tennessee Colony, TX, is a small, rural high school serving 190 students in grades 9-12, and it stands out as a top-performing school in the region, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Texas high schools over the past decade. Part of the high-achieving Cayuga Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 85th percentile statewide, the school offers a highly personalized learning environment with a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1 and above-average per-pupil spending of $17,896. This investment pays off in exceptional STAAR EOC test scores, where Cayuga often doubles or triples the proficiency rates of nearby schools like Westwood High School and Athens High School; for example, in Algebra I, Cayuga achieved an 81.6% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 54.0%, while Westwood scored just 5.8%.

One of the most impressive aspects of Cayuga is its effectiveness with economically disadvantaged students, who make up 41.6% of the student body. The school ranks in the 92nd percentile for this subgroup, earning a 5-star rating, which shows it is exceptionally skilled at closing achievement gaps—a stark contrast to nearby schools with higher poverty rates that perform far worse overall. Additionally, the Gifted and Talented program is a standout, ranking in the 92nd percentile (5-star) in 2025-2026, ensuring that high-achieving students receive exceptional enrichment. The school also maintains a near-perfect graduation rate (92.1% in 2023-2024) and a negligible dropout rate, confirming that strong test scores translate into student success.

While Cayuga generally outperforms its closest rival, Cross Roads High School, located just 9 miles away, Cross Roads is a strong competitor, especially in Biology (89.2% vs. Cayuga's 78.6% in 2025-2026). However, Cayuga faces a critical challenge in its Special Education program, which dropped to the 14th percentile (1-star rating) in 2025-2026, a significant decline from previous years. Despite this, the school's consistent excellence—earning 4 or 5-star ratings for nine of the last ten years—makes it a standout choice for families seeking a high-quality, resource-rich education in a rural setting.

190

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,404

Per pupil spending ?

41.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

17750 N Us Hwy 287
Tennessee Colony, TX 75861

(903) 928-2294

District: Cayuga Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Cayuga High School:

Elementary:	Cayuga Elementary
Middle:	Cayuga Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Two or more races:

5.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (81% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Texas high schools

✓92% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school81%

District avg81%

Texas avg62%

241^st of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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SchoolDigger rating ?

144^th of 951Cayuga Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	241 of 2009	88.0%	★★★★☆
2025	68.2	468 of 1974	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	74.8	317 of 1990	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	80.7	196 of 1961	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	66.6	468 of 1876	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	76.3	296 of 1861	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	65.0	497 of 1857	73.2%	★★★★☆
2018	63.0	482 of 1797	73.2%	★★★★☆
2017	57.5	585 of 1777	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	77.3	167 of 1762	90.5%	★★★★★
2015	74.0	272 of 1743	84.4%	★★★★☆
2014	69.2	399 of 1734	77.0%	★★★★☆
2013	75.7	220 of 1652	86.7%	★★★★☆
2012	68.9	311 of 1603	80.6%	★★★★☆
2011	64.5	622 of 1672	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.5	533 of 1568	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.3	647 of 1539	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.3	509 of 1510	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	66.9	506 of 1497	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.0	733 of 1430	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	66.5	467 of 1429	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	66.6	463 of 1427	67.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.6	525 of 1086	51.7%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	57.1	498 of 1837	72.9%	★★★★☆
2021	66.8	349 of 1829	80.9%	★★★★☆
2019	69.6	306 of 1810	83.1%	★★★★☆
2018	65.6	324 of 1784	81.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.5	277 of 1936	85.7%	★★★★☆
2025	73.2	235 of 1504	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	69.7	365 of 1880	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.8	168 of 1891	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	63.6	512 of 1841	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	76.9	266 of 1815	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	67.3	461 of 1798	74.4%	★★★★☆
2018	60.0	621 of 1781	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.1	100 of 1206	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	71.9	223 of 1182	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	141 of 1172	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	74.9	71 of 1177	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	71.0	307 of 1137	73.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.3	234 of 1860	87.4%	★★★★☆
2025	71.4	212 of 1453	85.4%	★★★★☆
2024	35.5	1134 of 1805	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	91.8	41 of 1820	97.7%	★★★★★
2022	71.1	300 of 1762	83.0%	★★★★☆
2021	17.2	1491 of 1743	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	81.4	159 of 1937	91.8%	★★★★★
2025	64.7	293 of 1513	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	62.9	427 of 1884	77.3%	★★★★☆
2023	78.2	196 of 1897	89.7%	★★★★☆
2022	57.5	545 of 1847	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	55.0	670 of 1848	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.1	507 of 1818	72.1%	★★★★☆
2018	60.7	462 of 1794	74.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.5	277 of 1954	85.8%	★★★★☆
2025	67.3	323 of 1515	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	72.3	309 of 1891	83.7%	★★★★☆
2023	79.0	231 of 1913	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	65.4	453 of 1853	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	73.6	318 of 1840	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	59.5	597 of 1824	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.5	519 of 1803	71.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	49.4	266 of 598	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.7	226 of 604	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	9.4	546 of 582	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	22.2	1360 of 1581	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	36.6	807 of 1299	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.7	641 of 1548	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	85.2	97 of 1478	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	81.0	118 of 1418	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	82.8	107 of 1382	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	49.9	512 of 1357	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.0	357 of 1347	73.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.9	318 of 1584	79.9%	★★★★☆
2025	62.0	369 of 1294	71.5%	★★★★☆
2024	60.8	475 of 1556	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.4	257 of 1576	83.7%	★★★★☆
2022	54.5	599 of 1525	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.3	333 of 1510	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	52.0	697 of 1526	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.5	696 of 1539	54.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)92nd percentile+4 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)92nd percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)87th percentile~ school

Male (2026)86th percentile~ school

Female (2026)86th percentile~ school

White (2026)80th percentile-8 vs school

At Risk (2022)73rd percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)56th percentile-21 vs school

African American (2026)52nd percentile-36 vs school

Special Education (2026)14th percentile-74 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English I Reading88%+32 vs state

U.S. History84%+14 vs state

Algebra I82%+28 vs state

Biology79%+8 vs state

English II Reading74%+14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Total
Cayuga High School	Public	9-12	17750 N Us Hwy 287	Tennessee Colony	75861	Anderson County	Cayuga Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 928-2294	190	20	9.4	41.6%	147 (77.4%)	9 (4.7%)	22 (11.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.8%)	78.7	241^st of 2009 public high schools	88.0%		68.2	468^th of 1974 public high schools	76.3%	227	81.6	78.6	87.5	73.9	84.3	$11,404
Cross Roads High School	Public	9-12	14434 Fm 59	Malakoff	75148	Henderson County	Cross Roads Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 489-1275	162	22	7.2	40.7%	129 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	75.1	326^th of 2009 public high schools	83.8%		71.4	383^rd of 1974 public high schools	80.6%	57	71.0	89.2	79.0	63.0	82.6	$11,240
Gateway	Public	9-12	1209 W Royall Blvd	Malakoff	75148	Henderson County	Malakoff Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 489-4132	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Malakoff High School	Public	9-12	14701 Fm 3062	Malakoff	75148	Henderson County	Malakoff Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 489-1527	426	36	11.7	60.3%	263 (61.7%)	43 (10.1%)	96 (22.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.9%)	55.1	819^th of 2009 public high schools	59.2%		52.7	840^th of 1974 public high schools	57.4%	21	48.3	72.6	55.2	68.3	69.5	$13,006
Fairfield High School	Public	9-12	631 Post Oak Rd	Fairfield	75840	Freestone County	Fairfield Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 389-4177	500	43	11.7	41.0%	272 (54.4%)	64 (12.8%)	133 (26.6%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.4%)	56.6	778^th of 2009 public high schools	61.3%		52.9	833^rd of 1974 public high schools	57.8%	55	50.0	77.3	62.2	73.6	58.9	$11,476
Westwood High School	Public	9-12	1820 Panther Blvd	Palestine	75803	Anderson County	Westwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 729-1773	405	39	10.5	76.0%	190 (46.9%)	92 (22.7%)	97 (24.0%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	18.8	1666^th of 2009 public high schools	17.1%		21	1596^th of 1974 public high schools	19.1%	70	5.8	50.0	36.1	40.0	52.0	$10,669
Athens High School	Public	9-12	708 E College St	Athens	75751	Henderson County	Athens Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 677-6920	879	69	12.7	70.4%	266 (30.3%)	115 (13.1%)	457 (52.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.1%)	31.4	1451^st of 2009 public high schools	27.8%		26.5	1482^nd of 1974 public high schools	24.9%	31	26.8	63.3	45.7	56.8	45.9	$9,909

Frequently Asked Questions about Cayuga High School

What district is Cayuga High School in?

Cayuga Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Cayuga High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 190 students attended Cayuga High School.

What schools feed into Cayuga High School?

Cayuga High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cayuga Elementary
Middle : Cayuga Middle

Is Cayuga High School a good school?

Cayuga High School ranks 241^st of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cayuga High School?

Students at Cayuga High School are 77% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

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