For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 7,460 students in Potter County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Potter County, TX are Bushland High School, Highland Park High School and River Road High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Potter County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bushland 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 68% 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 Potter County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bushland High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Fm 2381
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 322-5418
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 322-5418
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
River Road High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Mobley
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Caprock High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3001 E 34th
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-2200
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Tascosa High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3921 Westlawn
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2600
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Palo Duro High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Grant
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2400
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,902 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
North Heights Alter
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 N Hughes
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2850
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2850
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
3601 Plains Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2800
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Potter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9500 Us 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8721
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8721
Gr: 7-9 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Travis Language Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2815 Martin Rd
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Potter County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Potter County, TX include Bushland High School, Highland Park High School and River Road High School.
How many public high schools are located in Potter County?
8 public high schools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public high schools minority enrollment is 68% 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 Potter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Potter County include: Caprock High School vs. Tascosa High School, River Road High School vs. Highland Park High School, Palo Duro High School vs. Tascosa High School
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