For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,610 students in Cooke County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cooke County, TX are Lindsay High School, Muenster High School and Callisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooke County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cooke County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Cooke County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Callisburg 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cooke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindsay High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Muenster High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 E 7th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Gr: 7-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Callisburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Era School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Hargrove St
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Valley View High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3522
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3522
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 S I 35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Lone Star H S North
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Fm 678
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gr: 8-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Cooke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gainesville Alter Ed (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gr: PK-12
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gr: PK
Gainesville J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Margaret Galubenski Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cooke County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cooke County, TX include Lindsay High School, Muenster High School and Callisburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cooke County?
8 public high schools are located in Cooke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooke County?
Cooke County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cooke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cooke County include: Gainesville High School vs. Era School, Muenster High School vs. Lindsay High School, Callisburg High School vs. Era School
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