For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,762 students in Hood County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hood County, TX are Lipan High School, Tolar High School and Stars Accelerated High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hood County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hood County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Hood 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 Granbury High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Hood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lipan High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 N Kickapoo
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-3366
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-3366
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tolar High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Rock Church Hwy
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4718
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4718
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Stars Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 N Hannaford
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4450
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4450
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Granbury High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 W Pearl St
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4600
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Lake Granbury Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Crossland Rd
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 579-0852
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 579-0852
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hood County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hood County, TX include Lipan High School, Tolar High School and Stars Accelerated High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hood County?
4 public high schools are located in Hood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hood County?
Hood County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hood County include: Lipan High School vs. Tolar High School, Tolar High School vs. Granbury High School, Granbury High School vs. Tolar High School
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