Top 10 Best Amarillo Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 11,687 students in Amarillo, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Amarillo, TX are Amarillo High School, Randall High School and Highland Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amarillo, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Amarillo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Amarillo, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Randall High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Amarillo, TX Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amarillo High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4225 Danbury
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,168 students
Rank: #22.
Randall High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9201 Bell St
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2333
Grades: 9-12
| 1,788 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Tascosa High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3921 Westlawn
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,185 students
Rank: #55.
Palo Duro High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 N Grant
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,895 students
Rank: #66.
Caprock High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 E 34th
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,111 students
Rank: #77.
River Road High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Mobley
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
North Heights Alter
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
607 N Hughes
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2850
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #99.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 N Buchanan
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3700
Grades: 6-9
| 465 students
Rank: #1010.
Youth Ctr Of High Plains
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9300 S Georgia
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2450
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Rank: #1111.
Richard Milburn Amarillo
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4106 Sw 51st St
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 463-2284
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Amtech Career Academy
3601 Plains Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2800
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Broaddus Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
119 Ne 15th
Amarillo, TX 79107
(936) 872-3041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7200 I 40 W
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-1334
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
9500 U S 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7200 I-40 W
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 354-4287
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9500 Us 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8721
Grades: 7-9
| 206 students
2815 Martin Rd
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
9000 Valleyview Dr
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 358-7551
Grades: 8-9
| 800 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Amarillo, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Amarillo, TX include Amarillo High School, Randall High School and Highland Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amarillo, TX?
12 public high schools are located in Amarillo, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Amarillo, TX?
Amarillo, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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