Royse City High School is a public secondary school located in Royse City, Texas, United States and is the only high school in the Royse City Independent School District. The current building opened in the fall of 2006, and is located in the southwestern part of Hunt County.
Serving 2,834 students in grades 9-12, Royse City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,834 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Royse City High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Royse City, TX, covering approximately 75.3 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Royse City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Royse City High School's student population of 2,834 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 190 teachers has grown by 59% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,834 students
Total Classroom Teachers
190 teachers
School Rankings
Royse City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royse City High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3667 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
37%
54%
Black
17%
13%
White
39%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royse City High School's ranking?
Royse City High School is ranked #3667 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Royse City High School often compared to?
Royse City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockwall High School, Rockwall-heath High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Royse City High School?
The graduation rate of Royse City High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Royse City High School?
2,834 students attend Royse City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Royse City High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Royse City High School?
Royse City High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Royse City High School offer ?
Royse City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Royse City High School part of?
Royse City High School is part of Royse City Independent School District.
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