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Zavalla High School

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Zavalla High School ranks 896 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

896^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 55% of Texas high schools

Summary

Zavalla High School in Zavalla, TX, is a small, rural school serving 141 students in grades 6 through 12 as part of the Zavalla Independent School District (Isd), and it has shown a strong upward trend in recent years, climbing from the 23rd percentile statewide in 2022-2023 to the 55th percentile in 2025-2026.

One of the most impressive features of Zavalla High School is its perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, which stands out even when compared to nearby schools like Huntington High School (97.3%) and Lufkin High School (96.5%). This is especially noteworthy given that 69.5% of Zavalla's students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a higher rate than at Chester High School (42.3%) or Huntington (41.0%). The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $15,613 per pupil—the highest among its peers—and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1, which allows for personalized attention. Academically, Zavalla excels in English Language Arts, with 8th-grade reading proficiency at 81.82% (far above the state average of 58.69%) and English II EOC scores at 77.27%, outperforming Lufkin (46.08%) and Colmesneil Jh/High School (57.14%).

However, the school faces a clear challenge in mathematics, where 8th-grade math proficiency is just 23.08% (compared to the state's 47.24%) and Algebra I EOC proficiency is 26.67% (vs. 54.03% statewide). This contrast between strong literacy and weak math performance is a key area for improvement. Additionally, while the school has made great strides in supporting students from low socio-economic backgrounds, moving from the 42nd to the 63rd percentile in recent years, performance for other groups has been inconsistent. Overall, Zavalla High School is a resurgent school with a strong focus on literacy and student support, making it a compelling option for families seeking a close-knit environment, though parents should be aware of the ongoing work needed in math instruction.

141

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,168

Per pupil spending ?

69.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

431 E Main St
Zavalla, TX 75980-0045

(936) 410-4040

District: Zavalla Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Zavalla High School:

Elementary:

Zavalla Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 23rd percentile in 2023 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 55th (2026) from a 23rd-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Texas median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Algebra I scores 27 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Texas avg53%

Middle school

856^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From bottom 34% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

896^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 37% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

509^th of 951Zavalla 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.6	856 of 2335	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	17.4	2089 of 2344	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.9	1279 of 2372	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.6	1376 of 2330	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.1	1294 of 2254	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.6	1635 of 2252	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.1	1540 of 2193	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.3	1674 of 2080	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	19.6	1767 of 2027	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	39.6	1314 of 1987	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	65.3	662 of 2043	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.8	923 of 1987	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.8	684 of 1973	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.7	718 of 1951	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.9	756 of 1895	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.8	985 of 1803	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	32.1	1435 of 1763	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	33.7	1367 of 1718	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	48.3	999 of 1684	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	55.6	786 of 1585	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	23.2	1338 of 1582	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	50.0	892 of 1573	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	27.2	1799 of 2182	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.8	1521 of 2118	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.2	1878 of 2058	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	31.7	1507 of 2008	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.6	490 of 2240	78.1%	★★★★☆
2025	17.2	1668 of 1825	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	43.6	1210 of 2242	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.5	833 of 2241	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.1	714 of 2221	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.9	1109 of 2151	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.2	1622 of 2047	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.8	1650 of 2008	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	54.4	823 of 1446	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.8	857 of 2253	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	12.6	1755 of 1820	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	46.3	1100 of 2235	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.5	1013 of 2251	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.0	1051 of 2220	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.5	1432 of 2172	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.8	1570 of 2073	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.5	1893 of 2039	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.5	1083 of 2253	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	15.1	1694 of 1818	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	41.8	1255 of 2246	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.6	1767 of 2245	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.0	1763 of 2228	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.5	1938 of 2168	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.4	1342 of 2069	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.9	1577 of 2030	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	25.1	1598 of 1891	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	56.1	512 of 1815	71.8%	★★★★☆
2021	51.6	572 of 1712	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.8	1014 of 1597	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.8	1005 of 1731	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	8.5	1400 of 1439	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	24.2	1462 of 1733	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.0	1473 of 1749	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.5	1368 of 1723	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.4	1558 of 1700	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	24.8	1407 of 1684	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.3	1581 of 1673	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.1	896 of 2009	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.4	1129 of 1974	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.7	1296 of 1990	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.6	1501 of 1961	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.2	1373 of 1876	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	62.7	575 of 1861	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.6	946 of 1857	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.7	1152 of 1797	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	26.7	1324 of 1777	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	61.1	655 of 1762	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.6	630 of 1743	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	49.8	933 of 1734	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.0	965 of 1652	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.1	961 of 1603	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.1	1116 of 1672	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.6	1002 of 1568	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	43.7	1116 of 1539	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	46.4	1003 of 1510	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.9	1059 of 1497	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	63.5	574 of 1430	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	69.3	384 of 1429	73.1%	★★★★☆
2004	52.3	845 of 1427	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	14.3	1697 of 1837	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	47.6	810 of 1829	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.5	1192 of 1810	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.4	582 of 1784	67.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.7	900 of 1936	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.2	423 of 1504	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	66.6	442 of 1880	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	43.2	1073 of 1891	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.3	1265 of 1841	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.5	827 of 1815	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.2	1098 of 1798	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.3	1323 of 1781	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	1.3	1153 of 1182	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	74.3	1 of 1145	99.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.5	720 of 1937	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.1	536 of 1513	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.3	1100 of 1884	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	22.0	1541 of 1897	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.6	1373 of 1847	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.3	981 of 1848	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.9	1163 of 1818	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.9	1385 of 1794	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.4	870 of 1954	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	21.0	1211 of 1515	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	9.5	1737 of 1891	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	14.5	1653 of 1913	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.8	1364 of 1853	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	66.0	486 of 1840	73.6%	★★★★☆
2019	47.7	882 of 1824	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.9	1089 of 1803	39.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	19.7	1410 of 1581	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	52.2	582 of 1548	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.8	523 of 1478	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.1	696 of 1418	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.4	205 of 1382	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	36.8	835 of 1357	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.1	528 of 1347	60.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.1	1119 of 1584	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	19.9	1084 of 1294	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.1	1364 of 1556	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	10.4	1427 of 1576	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	20.0	1297 of 1525	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.6	856 of 1510	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.2	1174 of 1526	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.3	1303 of 1539	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Middle school

Female (2026)78th percentile+15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)62nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)52nd percentile-11 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2019)43rd percentile+13 vs school

White (2026)42nd percentile-21 vs school

At Risk (2022)18th percentile-25 vs school

Special Education (2024)15th percentile-31 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)63rd percentile+7 vs school

Male (2026)55th percentile~ school

Female (2026)54th percentile~ school

White (2026)29th percentile-26 vs school

Special Education (2026)11th percentile-45 vs school

At Risk (2022)8th percentile-19 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)2nd percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History78%+8 vs state

English II Reading77%+17 vs state

Biology67%-4 vs state

English I Reading64%+8 vs state

Reading63%+8 vs state

Mathematics34%-5 vs state

Social Studies32%~ state avg

Algebra I27%-27 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 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Zavalla High School	Public	6-12	431 E Main St	Zavalla	75980	Angelina County	Zavalla Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 410-4040	141	14	10.3	69.5%	132 (93.6%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	52.1	896^th of 2009 public high schools	55.4%		41.4	1129^th of 1974 public high schools	42.8%	233	26.7	66.7	63.6	77.3	77.8	62.5	37.5	81.8	37.5	40.0	23.1	31.8	$13,168
Huntington High School	Public	9-12	1105 N 5th St	Huntington	75949	Angelina County	Huntington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 876-4150	485	39	12.5	41.0%	404 (83.3%)	17 (3.5%)	40 (8.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.9%)	63.6	575^th of 2009 public high schools	71.4%		58.7	707^th of 1974 public high schools	64.2%	132	63.1	78.8	68.6	67.9	67.9								$8,849
Pride Alter School	Public	10-12	908 Main St	Huntington	75949	Angelina County	Huntington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 876-4287	12	3	4.0	33.3%	8 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (16.7%)								(n/a)													$40,377
Colmesneil Jh/High School	Public	7-12	610 W Elder	Colmesneil	75938	Tyler County	Colmesneil Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 837-5757	194	18	10.8	49.0%	168 (86.6%)	3 (1.5%)	18 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	44.6	1112^th of 2009 public high schools	44.6%		52.6	844^th of 1974 public high schools	57.2%	268	22.6	61.8	48.4	57.1	89.3		15.6	54.3		9.4	45.7	45.7	$10,301
Chester High School	Public	6-12	273 Yellowjacket Dr	Chester	75936	Tyler County	Chester Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 969-2353	123	14	8.9	42.3%	110 (89.4%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.5%)	53.2	870^th of 2009 public high schools	56.7%		44.5	1054^th of 1974 public high schools	46.6%	184	93.8	85.7	64.7	50.0	48.0	78.6	42.9	47.1	7.1	38.5	36.8	11.8	$11,802
Lufkin High School	Public	9-12	309 Medford Dr	Lufkin	75901	Angelina County	Lufkin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 632-7721	2,026	170	11.9	84.0%	410 (20.2%)	547 (27.0%)	988 (48.8%)	26 (1.3%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	52 (2.6%)	34.9	1363^rd of 2009 public high schools	32.2%		34.6	1273^rd of 1974 public high schools	35.5%	90	30.5	65.6	43.8	46.1	65.0								$10,331

Frequently Asked Questions about Zavalla High School

What is the racial makeup of Zavalla High School?

Students at Zavalla High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Zavalla High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 141 students attended Zavalla High School.

What district is Zavalla High School in?

Zavalla Independent School District (Isd)

What schools feed into Zavalla High School?

Zavalla High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Zavalla Elementary

Is Zavalla High School a good school?

Zavalla High School ranks 896^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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