For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,880 students in Dickinson, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson, TX are Galveston Co Detention Center, Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc) and Dickinson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dickinson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Dickinson, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dickinson High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dickinson, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Galveston Co Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Grades: 9-11
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
Dickinson High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Baker Dr
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6400
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,763 students
Rank: #44.
Dickinson Continuation Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Oak Park
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Grades: 8-12
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Alternative Program (Cap)
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Grades: 9-10
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Grades: 9
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dickinson, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson, TX include Galveston Co Detention Center, Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc) and Dickinson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dickinson?
6 public high schools are located in Dickinson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson?
Dickinson public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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