Byron Nelson High School

2775 Bobcat Blvd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 2,733 students in grades 9-12, Byron Nelson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in TX)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Byron Nelson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Byron Nelson High School's student population of 2,733 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,733 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
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School Rankings

Byron Nelson High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron Nelson High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#460 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
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60%
37%
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76%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
20%
53%
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Black
10%
13%
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White
62%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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98%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Byron Nelson High School's ranking?
Byron Nelson High School is ranked #460 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Byron Nelson High School often compared to?
Byron Nelson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argyle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byron Nelson High School?
The graduation rate of Byron Nelson High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Byron Nelson High School?
2,733 students attend Byron Nelson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Byron Nelson High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byron Nelson High School?
Byron Nelson High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byron Nelson High School offer ?
Byron Nelson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Byron Nelson High School part of?
Byron Nelson High School is part of Northwest ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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