Top 5 Best Richardson Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 8,513 students in Richardson, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Richardson, TX are Pearce High School, Richardson High School and Iltexas Aggieland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Richardson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Richardson, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richardson 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Richardson, TX Public High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearce High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%)
1600 N Coit Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,432 students
Rank: #22.
Richardson High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%)
1250 W Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,790 students
Rank: #33.
Iltexas Aggieland High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%)
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(979) 704-6027
Grades: 9-11
| 149 students
Rank: #44.
Berkner High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%)
1600 E Spring Vly Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,394 students
Rank: #55.
Evolution Beaumont
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%)
3920 W Cardinal Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #66.
Evolution Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%)
1101 S Sherman St
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
Evolution Houston
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%)
2414 Spring Cypress Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center
Alternative School
900 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Grades: 1-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
P A S S Learning Center
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony Court
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Richardson, Texas

Richardson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2100 Copper Rdg
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6509
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Evolution Academy Port Arthur (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1645 Jefferson Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 E Spring Valley Rd
Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 293-4504
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
400 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-0000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1250 Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3038
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7600
Grades: 7-9
| 607 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Richardson, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Richardson, TX include Pearce High School, Richardson High School and Iltexas Aggieland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richardson, TX?
9 public high schools are located in Richardson, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson, TX?
Richardson, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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