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Best Mclennan County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public high schools serving 14,165 students in Mclennan County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Mclennan County, TX are Crawford High School, Lorena High School and Midway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclennan County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mclennan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Mclennan County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is China Spring High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Mclennan County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crawford High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Gr: 6-12 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lorena High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Leopard Ln
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4604
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Midway High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8200 Mars Dr
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 2,730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Robinson High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 W Tate
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 717 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
China Spring High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7301 N River Crossing
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-1771
Gr: 9-12 | 941 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Bosqueville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1020 Elm Ave Bld 500
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Riesel School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Frederick St
Riesel, TX 76682
(254) 896-3171
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Mart High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 J L Davis Ave
Mart, TX 76664
(254) 876-2574
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
West High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1008 Jerry Mashek Dr
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Mcgregor High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Bluebonnet Pkwy
Mc Gregor, TX 76657
(254) 840-2853
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Moody High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11862 S Lonestar Pkwy
Moody, TX 76557
(254) 853-3622
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Axtell High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Gholson Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Bill Logue Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
University High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 S Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 235-0321
Gr: 6-12 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
La Vega High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Gr: 9-12 | 877 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Bruceville-eddy High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Waco High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 N 42nd St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,778 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Connally High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Lacy Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
Waco Ctr For Youth
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 N 19th St
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2323.
Methodist Children's Home
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 715-0208
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2424.
Brazos High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3005 Edna Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-9422
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
G L Wiley Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 E Live Oak St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Gr: 1-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lone Star H S Central
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Burleson Rd
Mart, TX 76664
(254) 297-5716
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Axtell Bruceville-eddy Learning Center
Alternative School
308 Ottawa
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 753-3422
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Axtell/be Daep
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Gr: 8-11 | 1 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-7278
Gr: 8-10 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 7-11 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mart Academic Alernative Program
Alternative School
700 E Navarro
Mart, TX 76664
(254) 876-2574
Gr: 11-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Mclennan County Challenge Academy
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 829-1528
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Tag
Alternative School
198 Bob Johnson Rd
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4635
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mclennan County, TX

Mclennan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A J Moore Academy (Closed 2014)
3201 South New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Gr: 12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Alkek Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Axtell/bruceville-eddy Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Axtell/bruceville-eddy Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2601 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
B-e Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
State Hwy 7
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5832
Gr: 6-12
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Cent High School (Closed 2008)
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4963
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Bosqueville Daep (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
412 E Cougar Ln
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 757-3113
Gr: 5-12
Brazos Middle School (Closed 2013)
2415 Cumberland Dr
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-5491
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Challenge Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 859-5525
Gr: 6-12
Challenge Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Challenge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-10 | 2 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 876-2523
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-2423
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 896-5000
Challenge Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Gr: 11
Connally Intermediate Center (Closed 2012)
100 Bb Brown Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Gr: 5-6 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Connally Junior High School (Closed 2023)
100 Hancock Dr
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7700
Gr: 7-8 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Connect High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Crawford Middle School (Closed 2010)
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
412 E Cougar Ln
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-0676
Gr: 3-12
Doris Miller Elementary School (Closed 2012)
2401 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 755-9501
Gr: PK-5
E O A C Headstart (Closed 2009)
500 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0331
Education Coop Of Central Texas (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 829-1528
Elm Mott Center (Closed 2011)
101 Mesquite St
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 750-7140
Gr: PK
G L Wiley Middle School (Closed 2009)
1030 East Live Oak
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 752-9691
G W Carver Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
500 University Parks Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 757-0787
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Jefferson Middle School (Closed 2005)
411 E Harrison St
Moody, TX 76557
(903) 665-2461
Gr: 4-5 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Lake Air Intermediate School (Closed 2013)
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Gr: 5-6 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Mclennan County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Mclennan County, TX include Crawford High School, Lorena High School and Midway High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mclennan County?
33 public high schools are located in Mclennan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclennan County?
Mclennan County public high schools minority enrollment is 62% 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 Mclennan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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