The most improved public schools in Texas are Elmer C Watson High School, Leadership Prep School and East Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 5,651
6,974
Avg. Improved Rank: 6,073
Most Improved Public Schools in Texas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Elmer C Watson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +6974
(from 7,984 to 1,010)
(from 7,984 to 1,010)
Grades: 9-12
5901 Hereford Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76179
(817) 238-7925
Fort Worth, TX 76179
(817) 238-7925
Rank: #22.
Leadership Prep School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +6804
(from 7,816 to 1,012)
(from 7,816 to 1,012)
Grades: K-4
8500 Teel Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 294-6921
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 294-6921
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +6608
(from 7,585 to 977)
(from 7,585 to 977)
Grades: PK-3
2700 Vicent St
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2937
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2937
Rank: #44.
Mimi Farley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +6540
(from 7,646 to 1,106)
(from 7,646 to 1,106)
Grades: K-5
29 Tascosa Trail
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2248
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2248
Rank: #55.
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6171
(from 8,027 to 1,856)
(from 8,027 to 1,856)
Grades: 9-12
143 Forest Service Rd 233
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
Rank: #66.
Letot Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6152
(from 8,008 to 1,856)
(from 8,008 to 1,856)
Grades: 7-11
10505 Denton Dr
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
Rank: #77.
Elvis J Ballew High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6147
(from 7,981 to 1,834)
(from 7,981 to 1,834)
Grades: 11-12
1100 E Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Carver Alter Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6128
(from 7,984 to 1,856)
(from 7,984 to 1,856)
Grades: 6-11
301 W 9th St
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 659-3648
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 659-3648
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Jhw Inspire - Hays County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6128
(from 7,984 to 1,856)
(from 7,984 to 1,856)
Grades: 7-12
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Unlimited Visions Aftercare
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6128
(from 7,984 to 1,856)
(from 7,984 to 1,856)
Grades: 8-12
907 Preston Dr
Pasadena, TX 77503
(512) 633-0795
Pasadena, TX 77503
(512) 633-0795
Rank: #1111.
Hester Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6112
(from 7,968 to 1,856)
(from 7,968 to 1,856)
Grades: 7-11
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6092
(from 7,948 to 1,856)
(from 7,948 to 1,856)
Grades: 5-12
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Brazoria Co Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6092
(from 7,948 to 1,856)
(from 7,948 to 1,856)
Grades: 5-12
1804 County Rd 171
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-1210
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-1210
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6092
(from 7,948 to 1,856)
(from 7,948 to 1,856)
Grades: 6-12
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6092
(from 7,948 to 1,856)
(from 7,948 to 1,856)
Grades: 7-11
1001 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Rank: #1616.
Azleway - Willow Bend
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6073
(from 7,929 to 1,856)
(from 7,929 to 1,856)
Grades: 7-12
2902 Hwy 31 E
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Rank: #1717.
Sjrc Texas
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6049
(from 7,905 to 1,856)
(from 7,905 to 1,856)
Grades: 8-12
1400 Ridge Creek Ln
Bulverde, TX 78163
(512) 560-8132
Bulverde, TX 78163
(512) 560-8132
Rank: #1818.
Alpha
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6015
(from 7,871 to 1,856)
(from 7,871 to 1,856)
Grades: 9-12
919 Cloyd St
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2265
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2265
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Azleway - Big Sandy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5960
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
Grades: 8-12
1085 Private Rd 3481
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Huston Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5960
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
Grades: 9-12
680 Peach Orchard Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Jhw Inspire - Bell County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5960
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
Grades: 7-12
4800 E Rancier Ave
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5250
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5250
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5960
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
Grades: 8-11
200 Academy Dr
Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 538-3420
Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 538-3420
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Livingston H S Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5960
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
Grades: 9-12
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5960
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
Grades: 10-12
118 N Bowie St
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 401-8690
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 401-8690
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Munday
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5960
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
Grades: 10-12
4800 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5960
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
Grades: 7-12
Hwy 70 N W
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9901
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9901
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5960
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
Grades: 10-12
11224 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Seton Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5960
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
Grades: 8-11
1115 Mission Rd
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 834-4127
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 834-4127
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5960
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
(from 7,816 to 1,856)
Grades: 6-12
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Rank: #3030.
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5934
(from 7,790 to 1,856)
(from 7,790 to 1,856)
Grades: PK-6
1055 W Tidwell Rd
Bryan, TX 77802
(713) 681-1960
Bryan, TX 77802
(713) 681-1960
Rank: #3131.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5912
(from 7,768 to 1,856)
(from 7,768 to 1,856)
Grades: 6-12
122 Golfview
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 633-7312
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 633-7312
Rank: #3232.
Lockhart Pride High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5720
(from 7,576 to 1,856)
(from 7,576 to 1,856)
Grades: 10-12
500 N Pecos
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Rank: #3333.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5708
(from 7,361 to 1,653)
(from 7,361 to 1,653)
Grades: 1-8
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Rank: #3434.
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5660
(from 7,450 to 1,790)
(from 7,450 to 1,790)
Grades: 9-10
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Rank: #3535.
Grapevine-colleyville Collegiate At Tcc Ne
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +5651
(from 6,005 to 354)
(from 6,005 to 354)
Grades: 9-12
828 W Harwood Bldg Nmpc
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 515-6775
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 515-6775
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