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Lapoynor High School

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Lapoynor High School ranks 1104 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

1104^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 45% of Texas high schools

Summary

Lapoynor High School is a small, rural high school in Larue, TX, serving 167 students in grades 9-12 within the Lapoynor Independent School District (Isd). The school stands out for its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1, which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Athens High School (12.7:1) and Brownsboro High School (13.1:1), suggesting students receive a high level of individualized attention. Lapoynor also boasts a near-perfect graduation rate, with 100% of students graduating in four of the last five years and a corresponding dropout rate of 0.0% for the same period—a remarkable achievement that outperforms even top-ranked peers like Bullard High School (99.5% graduation rate).

Academically, Lapoynor presents a mixed picture. The school excels in English, with English II proficiency at 72.73% in 2025-2026, well above the state average of 59.88% and higher than Cross Roads High School (62.96%). However, it struggles in STEM subjects, with Algebra I proficiency at 43.33% (vs. state 54.03%) and Biology at 60.61% (vs. state 70.51%). This gap between humanities and STEM performance is a key differentiator from nearby schools. For instance, Frankston High School, just 8 miles away with similar demographics, significantly outperforms Lapoynor in Biology (86.79% vs. 60.61%) and English I (72.41% vs. 55.88%), highlighting that Lapoynor's challenges are not solely due to its rural context.

The school's overall state ranking has declined to 2 stars for 2025-2026, down from a consistent 3-star rating in prior years. While Lapoynor excels at keeping students on track to graduate, it faces challenges in elevating academic rigor, particularly for certain student groups. The school's small size may limit advanced course offerings, but its low student-to-teacher ratio and strong English department provide a solid foundation. For parents, Lapoynor offers a supportive environment with a proven track record of student retention, though they may want to explore how the school plans to address its STEM performance gaps and ensure consistent academic growth for all students.

167

Students ?

8.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,493

Per pupil spending ?

47.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770

(903) 876-2373

District: Lapoynor Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Lapoynor High School:

Elementary:	Lapoynor Elementary
Middle:	Lapoynor J H

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.6%

Hispanic:

9.6%

African American:

6.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 73rd percentile in 2019 → 45th in 2026

Strengths

✓98% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 73rd-percentile peak (2019) to 45th (2026)

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

!U.S. History scores 14 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg59%

Texas avg62%

1,104^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 18 pts since 2016

From bottom 27% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

601^st of 951Lapoynor 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	45.0	1104 of 2009	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.9	886 of 1974	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.1	959 of 1990	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.5	841 of 1961	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.1	578 of 1876	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.4	633 of 1861	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.4	508 of 1857	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	39.8	1054 of 1797	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	57.2	593 of 1777	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	34.6	1286 of 1762	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	36.3	1255 of 1743	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	74.0	284 of 1734	83.6%	★★★★☆
2013	57.1	691 of 1652	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.8	201 of 1603	87.5%	★★★★☆
2011	63.8	652 of 1672	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.4	662 of 1568	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	76.2	212 of 1539	86.2%	★★★★☆
2008	73.8	286 of 1510	81.1%	★★★★☆
2007	65.9	534 of 1497	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.2	584 of 1430	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.3	575 of 1429	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	54.7	790 of 1427	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	64.7	186 of 834	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	6.2	1038 of 1065	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	38.0	618 of 1069	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	81.6	123 of 1031	88.1%	★★★★☆
2021	81.8	109 of 1020	89.3%	★★★★☆
2019	79.5	138 of 1024	86.5%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	34.2	1191 of 1837	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.1	1359 of 1829	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	76.4	199 of 1810	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	29.6	1359 of 1784	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.2	884 of 1936	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.8	736 of 1504	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.8	870 of 1880	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.4	919 of 1891	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.5	752 of 1841	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.3	695 of 1815	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.4	527 of 1798	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	39.9	1093 of 1781	38.6%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	70.1	314 of 1172	73.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.0	701 of 1860	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.1	528 of 1453	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.8	927 of 1805	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.9	1345 of 1820	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	59.4	514 of 1762	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	85.7	98 of 1743	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	1.8	1688 of 1691	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.7	870 of 1937	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.0	700 of 1513	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.0	1255 of 1884	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.6	932 of 1897	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.3	521 of 1847	71.8%	★★★★☆
2021	74.7	236 of 1848	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	58.3	553 of 1818	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.1	1166 of 1794	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.5	1204 of 1954	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.8	798 of 1515	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.8	969 of 1891	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.0	724 of 1913	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.4	500 of 1853	73.0%	★★★★☆
2021	59.8	618 of 1840	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.6	596 of 1824	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.1	1251 of 1803	30.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	30.8	1142 of 1581	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	14.0	1227 of 1299	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	18.0	1402 of 1548	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	33.0	997 of 1478	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	82.2	109 of 1418	92.3%	★★★★★
2021	76.9	159 of 1382	88.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	30.3	1183 of 1584	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	30.7	929 of 1294	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.5	987 of 1556	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.2	858 of 1576	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.2	840 of 1525	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.8	1053 of 1510	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.4	684 of 1526	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	25.6	1250 of 1539	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

African American (2025)78th percentile+23 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2022)73rd percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)62nd percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)55th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)54th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)38th percentile-7 vs school

At Risk (2022)35th percentile-34 vs school

Special Education (2026)28th percentile-17 vs school

White (2026)25th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English II Reading73%+13 vs state

Biology61%-10 vs state

English I Reading56%~ state avg

U.S. History56%-14 vs state

Algebra I43%-11 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)	STAAR Reading (2026)		STAAR Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Social Studies (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	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Lapoynor High School	Public	9-12	13155 Hwy 175 E	Larue	75770	Henderson County	Lapoynor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 876-2373	167	21	8.1	47.9%	138 (82.6%)	11 (6.6%)	16 (9.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45	1104^th of 2009 public high schools	45.0%		50.9	886^th of 1974 public high schools	55.1%	218	43.3	60.6	55.9	72.7	55.9						$14,493
Frankston High School	Public	9-12	100 Perry St	Frankston	75763	Anderson County	Frankston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 876-3219	259	26	10.1	40.9%	182 (70.3%)	24 (9.3%)	36 (13.9%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	67.9	481^st of 2009 public high schools	76.1%		64.8	557^th of 1974 public high schools	71.8%	76	22.9	86.8	72.4	74.6	77.4						$13,105
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
Brownsboro High School	Public	9-12	13942 State Hwy 31 E	Brownsboro	75756	Henderson County	Brownsboro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 852-2321	770	59	13.1	47.5%	529 (68.7%)	54 (7.0%)	159 (20.6%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.7%)	51.6	914^th of 2009 public high schools	54.5%		47.8	964^th of 1974 public high schools	51.2%	50	49.7	72.4	62.9	61.2	61.2						$8,662
Neches High School	Public	7-12	1509 Acr 346	Palestine	75803	Anderson County	Neches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 584-3443	142	15	9.5	40.1%	104 (73.2%)	12 (8.5%)	21 (14.8%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	80.3	210^th of 2009 public high schools	89.5%		88.3	87^th of 1974 public high schools	95.6%	123	88.9	87.5	91.7	79.0	68.4	78.3	65.2	65.2	85.0	30.4	$12,956
Bullard High School	Public	9-12	1426 S Houston	Bullard	75757	Cherokee County	Bullard Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 894-3272	909	74	12.2	21.6%	740 (81.4%)	40 (4.4%)	91 (10.0%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.4%)	74.3	342^nd of 2009 public high schools	83.0%		72.5	353^rd of 1974 public high schools	82.1%	11	55.3	81.8	78.0	79.7	82.4						$10,960
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lapoynor High School

How many students attend Lapoynor High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 167 students attended Lapoynor High School.

What schools feed into Lapoynor High School?

Lapoynor High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lapoynor Elementary
Middle : Lapoynor J H

Is Lapoynor High School a good school?

Lapoynor High School ranks 1104^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lapoynor High School?

Students at Lapoynor High School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% African American.

What district is Lapoynor High School in?

Lapoynor Independent School District (Isd)

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