For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 705 students in Center, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Center, TX are Roughrider Academy and Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Center have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Center, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Center High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Center, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roughrider Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Center High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Center, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Center, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Center, TX include Roughrider Academy and Center High School.
How many public high schools are located in Center?
2 public high schools are located in Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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