For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 16,229 students in Ellis County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Ellis County, TX are Waxahachie Global High School, Midlothian Heritage High School and Palmer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Ellis County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Life H S Waxahachie, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Ellis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waxahachie Global High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Midlothian Heritage High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Fm 1387
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5400
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,603 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Palmer High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
422 W Jefferson
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Midlothian High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
923 S 9th St
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5100
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,940 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Life H S Waxahachie
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 W Butcher Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 708-4444
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 708-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Italy High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S College
Italy, TX 76651
(972) 483-7411
Italy, TX 76651
(972) 483-7411
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Waxahachie High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Us Hwy 287 Bypass
Waxahachie, TX 75167
(972) 923-4600
Waxahachie, TX 75167
(972) 923-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Red Oak High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 S State Hwy 342
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3535
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3535
Gr: 8-12 | 2,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Ferris High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Gr: 9-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Ennis High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Ensign Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3500
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,848 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Avalon School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 F M 55
Avalon, TX 76623
(972) 627-3251
Avalon, TX 76623
(972) 627-3251
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Life School Oak Cliff
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 S R L Thornton Frwy
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Gr: K-12 | 1,478 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Milford School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Third Ave
Milford, TX 76670
(972) 493-2911
Milford, TX 76670
(972) 493-2911
Gr: PK-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Maypearl High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Phillips St
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1020
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Waxahachie H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758
Gr: 10-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis Co Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 8-10 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis County Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 76165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 76165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 7-9 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
911 S Ninth St
Midlothian, TX 76065
(972) 775-8237
Midlothian, TX 76065
(972) 775-8237
Gr: 9-10 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ischolars Magnet Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
109 W Red Oak Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Gr: 3-9 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
400 Panther Ln
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1099
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1099
Gr: 5-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
650 Park School House Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Gr: 6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
401 E Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2685
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2685
Gr: 5-6 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
P O Box 9000
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Gr: 7-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
614 Getzendaner Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Gr: 6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Gr: 9-10 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ellis County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Ellis County, TX include Waxahachie Global High School, Midlothian Heritage High School and Palmer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ellis County?
17 public high schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% 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 Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ellis County include: Midlothian Heritage High School vs. Midlothian High School, Waxahachie Global High School vs. Waxahachie High School, Waxahachie High School vs. Waxahachie Global High School
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