For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,394 students in Van Zandt County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Van Zandt County, TX are Martins Mill High School, Canton High School and Edgewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Zandt County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Van Zandt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Van Zandt County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton 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 33% 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 Van Zandt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martins Mill High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 F M 1861
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3234
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3234
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Canton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6561
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Edgewood High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
323 E Garland St
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Van High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
985 N Maple
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Gr: 9-12 | 779 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Fruitvale High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Vzcr 1901
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Grand Saline High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7533
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7533
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Wills Point High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W S Commerce
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2371
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2371
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Ranch Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 Vzcr 2318
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Van Zandt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ranch Academy - Tyler Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14023 State Hwy 155 S
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
349 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8331
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8331
Gr: 2-3 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Van Zandt Alternative Education Prog Coop (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
318 N Saline
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6694
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6694
Gr: 6-12
Van Zandt Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
806 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-1761
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-1761
Gr: 9-12
Van Zandt County Shared Services Arrangement (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
120 Bulldog Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 896-1761
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 896-1761
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Van Zandt County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Van Zandt County, TX include Martins Mill High School, Canton High School and Edgewood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Van Zandt County?
9 public high schools are located in Van Zandt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Zandt County?
Van Zandt County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% 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 Van Zandt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Van Zandt County include: Canton High School vs. Van High School, Martins Mill High School vs. Canton High School, Van High School vs. Canton High School
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