For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 194 students in Rising Star, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Rising Star, TX are Rising Star High School and Rising Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rising Star, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rising Star have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rising Star, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rising Star High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 N Main St
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-3521
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-3521
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Rising Star Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 W Newton
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-2431
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-2431
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rising Star, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Rising Star, TX include Rising Star High School and Rising Star Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rising Star?
2 public schools are located in Rising Star.
What is the racial composition of students in Rising Star?
Rising Star public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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