Top 5 Best Cooke County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,549 students in Cooke County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Cooke County, TX are Lindsay High School, Muenster High School and Era 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 51% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cooke County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Cooke County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cooke County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindsay High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Muenster High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 E 7th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Era School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
108 Hargrove St
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Grades: PK-12
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Callisburg High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
Valley View High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
802 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3522
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 S I 35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #77.
Lone Star H S North
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1379 Fm 678
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Grades: 8-10
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cooke County, TX

Cooke County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students

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 Era School.
How many public high schools are located in Cooke County, TX?
8 public high schools are located in Cooke County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooke County, TX?
Cooke County, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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