Neches High School

Summary:

Neches High School is a public high school located in Palestine, Texas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 140 students. The school is part of the Palestine Independent School District, which is ranked 155 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Neches High School consistently performs well academically, often outperforming the state and district averages on STAAR tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 94.12% of students proficient or better in Algebra I EOC, compared to the state average of 44.73%. The school also maintains an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly higher and lower, respectively, than the state averages. Compared to nearby schools like Westwood High School and Jacksonville High School, Neches High School serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Neches High School has a predominantly white student population, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools, the school's consistent academic performance, exceptional graduation and dropout rates, and socioeconomic status suggest that it is providing a high-quality education and resources to its students. This is reflected in the school's positive reputation and its ranking as one of the top high schools in the state of Texas.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1509 Acr 346
       Palestine, TX  75803


(903) 584-3443

District: Neches Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
292nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,456 Help


Feeder schools for Neches High School:

Elementary:    Neches Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  140

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.9%
Hispanic:
12.9%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Compare Details Neches High School ranks better than 88.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Neches High School ranks better than 85.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.04. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Neches High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Hispanic (12.9%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neches High School is 10.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neches High School is $16,456.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Neches High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Neches High School 276th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Neches High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Neches High School 292nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Neches High School in the ranking list.)

Neches Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Neches Independent School District (Isd) 155th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Neches High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.36 431st 2330 81.5%
2024 82.65 276th 2361 88.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.44 469th 2251 79.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.84 390th 2241 82.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.95 481st 2245 78.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.03 305th 2116 85.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.26 394th 1749 77.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Neches High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.70 24th 1427 98.3%
2005 76.80 209th 1429 85.4%
2006 74.13 278th 1430 80.6%
2007 74.40 282nd 1497 81.2%
2008 46.21 1013th 1510 32.9%
2009 36.66 1222nd 1539 20.6%
2010 47.58 1086th 1568 30.7%
2011 64.50 623rd 1672 62.7%
2012 54.65 700th 1603 56.3%
2013 66.49 445th 1652 73.1%
2014 52.80 858th 1734 50.5%
2015 47.11 1042nd 1743 40.2%
2016 41.58 1159th 1762 34.2%
2017 59.67 542nd 1777 69.5%
2018 63.67 464th 1797 74.2%
2019 71.40 339th 1857 81.7%
2021 77.86 254th 1861 86.4%
2022 61.58 572nd 1876 69.5%
2023 68.87 456th 1961 76.7%
2024 76.04 292nd 1987 85.3%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.66 811th 1347 39.8%
2022 95.32 38th 1418 97.3%
2023 41.94 766th 1478 48.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.28 912th 1794 49.2%
2019 62.44 450th 1818 75.2%
2021 83.85 109th 1848 94.1%
2022 59.80 492nd 1847 73.4%
2023 63.46 458th 1897 75.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.01 573rd 1781 67.8%
2019 75.27 282nd 1798 84.3%
2021 88.68 62nd 1815 96.6%
2022 66.48 455th 1841 75.3%
2023 73.83 313th 1891 83.4%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.93 223rd 1182 81.1%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.12 666th 1784 62.7%
2019 34.16 1236th 1810 31.7%
2021 73.83 236th 1829 87.1%
2022 58.99 462nd 1837 74.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.07 597th 1803 66.9%
2019 57.64 638th 1824 65.0%
2021 54.72 719th 1840 60.9%
2022 50.49 786th 1853 57.6%
2023 56.17 694th 1913 63.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.01 290th 1031 71.9%
2023 50.47 425th 1069 60.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.89 1039th 1714 39.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Neches High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.67 617th 1539 59.9%
2019 68.21 375th 1526 75.4%
2021 60.50 492nd 1510 67.4%
2022 49.37 735th 1525 51.8%
2023 49.86 775th 1576 50.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Neches High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 86 18 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1990 77 17 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1991 91 20 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1992 91 15 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 108
1993 99 22 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1994 112 29 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1995 127 21 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1996 127 21 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1997 121 20 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1998 115 23 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1999 131 15 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2000 123 14 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2001 126 19 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2002 128 21 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2003 128 21 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2004 111 16 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2005 110 21 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2006 127 15 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2007 114 14 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2008 118 19 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2009 128 21 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 163
2010 64 15 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2011 69 8 0 5 0 0 3 0 85
2012 90 8 1 6 0 0 2 0 107
2013 105 8 1 8 0 0 2 0 124
2014 94 8 1 14 0 0 2 0 119
2015 92 8 1 10 0 0 3 0 114
2016 86 11 1 10 0 0 4 0 112
2017 82 7 1 14 0 0 4 0 108
2018 81 12 1 9 0 0 2 0 105
2019 83 8 0 13 0 0 3 0 107
2020 88 7 0 13 0 0 3 0 111
2021 75 6 0 10 0 0 4 0 95
2022 82 9 0 12 0 0 1 0 104
2023 109 10 0 18 0 0 3 0 140

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Neches High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 105 n/a n/a n/a
1990 95 12.0 7.9 n/a
1991 113 11.7 9.6 n/a
1992 108 12.6 8.5 34.3
1993 123 13.0 9.5 33.3
1994 142 12.2 11.6 30.3
1995 148 13.6 10.9 17.6
1996 148 13.6 10.9 17.6
1997 142 13.6 10.4 19.7
1998 139 13.0 10.7 24.5
1999 148 11.9 12.4 27
2000 141 12.3 11.5 30.5
2001 149 12.2 12.2 28.9
2002 151 11.3 13.4 37.7
2003 151 11.3 13.4 37.7
2004 132 12.6 10.5 29.5
2005 136 11.0 12.4 39
2006 148 13.6 10.9 35.8
2007 138 13.1 10.5 33.3
2008 145 13.8 10.5 28.3
2009 163 14.8 11.0 30.1
2010 87 10.2 8.4 42.5
2011 85 8.5 9.9 45.9
2012 107 10.3 10.3 39.3
2013 124 10.9 11.2 37.9
2014 119 11.3 10.5 38.7
2015 114 12.0 9.5 42.1
2016 112 11.0 10.1 42.9
2017 108 11.1 9.6 43.5
2018 105 11.3 9.2 40
2019 107 11.1 9.5 37.4
2020 111 11.6 9.5 39.6
2021 95 12.3 7.6 40
2022 104 8.7 11.9 48.1
2023 140 13.6 10.2 47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Neches High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 105 n/a n/a n/a
1990 95 12.0 7.9 n/a
1991 113 11.7 9.6 n/a
1992 108 12.6 8.5 34.3
1993 123 13.0 9.5 33.3
1994 142 12.2 11.6 30.3
1995 148 13.6 10.9 17.6
1996 148 13.6 10.9 17.6
1997 142 13.6 10.4 19.7
1998 139 13.0 10.7 24.5
1999 148 11.9 12.4 27
2000 141 12.3 11.5 30.5
2001 149 12.2 12.2 28.9
2002 151 11.3 13.4 37.7
2003 151 11.3 13.4 37.7
2004 132 12.6 10.5 29.5
2005 136 11.0 12.4 39
2006 148 13.6 10.9 35.8
2007 138 13.1 10.5 33.3
2008 145 13.8 10.5 28.3
2009 163 14.8 11.0 30.1
2010 87 10.2 8.4 42.5
2011 85 8.5 9.9 45.9
2012 107 10.3 10.3 39.3
2013 124 10.9 11.2 37.9
2014 119 11.3 10.5 38.7
2015 114 12.0 9.5 42.1
2016 112 11.0 10.1 42.9
2017 108 11.1 9.6 43.5
2018 105 11.3 9.2 40
2019 107 11.1 9.5 37.4
2020 111 11.6 9.5 39.6
2021 95 12.3 7.6 40
2022 104 8.7 11.9 48.1
2023 140 13.6 10.2 47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Neches High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $968 (6.9%) $13,137 (93.1%) $14,105
2020 $919 (6.2%) $13,785 (93.7%) $14,705
2021 $1,093 (6.6%) $15,363 (93.4%) $16,456

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Neches High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 339th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 456th of 1961 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Neches High School)6974
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Neches Independent School District (Isd))6974
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Neches High School)7674
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Neches Independent School District (Isd))7674
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Neches High School)7067
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Neches Independent School District (Isd))7067
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Neches High School)7365
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Neches Independent School District (Isd))7365
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Neches High School)7776
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Neches Independent School District (Isd))7776
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students107140
 30.8%
African American810
 25%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1318
 38.5%
Pacific Islander00
White83109
 31.3%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%47.1%
 9.8%


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Neches High School ranks 292nd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Neches High School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended Neches High School.

Neches High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Neches Elementary


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