For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 750 students in Vernon, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Vernon, TX are Northside School, North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon and Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Vernon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Vernon, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vernon High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Vernon, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18040 Hwy 283 N
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-2551
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-2551
Gr: K-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 70 N W
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9901
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9901
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Vernon High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2102 Yucca Ln
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-3377
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-3377
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Vernon Isd Opportunity Center
Alternative School
2225 London
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1900
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vernon, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vernon, TX include Northside School, North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon and Vernon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vernon?
4 public high schools are located in Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon?
Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 61% 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 Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vernon include: Vernon High School vs. Northside School, Northside School vs. Vernon High School
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