For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 7,454 students in Waco, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Waco, TX are Robinson High School, Bosqueville High School and Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waco, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Waco have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Waco, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waco, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robinson High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 W Tate
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3840
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Bosqueville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Elm Ave Bld 500
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Gholson Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Bill Logue Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 7-11 | 11 students
Rank: #66.
University High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Gr: 9-12 | 1,752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 S Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 235-0321
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 235-0321
Gr: 6-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
La Vega High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 299-6820
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 299-6820
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Waco High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 N 42nd St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,885 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Connally High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Lacy Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Methodist Children's Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 498-8738
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 498-8738
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
G L Wiley Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1030 E Live Oak St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Gr: 2-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Mclennan County Challenge Academy
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 829-1528
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 829-1528
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Waco, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3201 South New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Gr: 12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Axtell/bruceville-eddy Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2601 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 863-5301
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4963
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
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
2415 Cumberland Dr
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-5491
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-5491
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-2423
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-2423
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 11 | 2 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 863-5301
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-10 | 2 students
100 Bb Brown Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Gr: 5-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Connect High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
2401 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 755-9501
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 755-9501
Gr: PK-5
Education Coop Of Central Texas (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 829-1528
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 829-1528
G W Carver Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
500 University Parks Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 757-0787
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 757-0787
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Gr: 5-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Lakeview Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 North Lakeview
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6770
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6770
Gr: 12
Lorena-act (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Gr: 4-12 | 5 students
Mclennan County Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
4315 Beverly Dr
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 752-4511
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 752-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Methodist Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 27
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 755-9566
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 755-9566
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Methodist Home Boys Ranch (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 799-2434
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 799-2434
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
2015 Alexander
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-2423
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-2423
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Opportunity Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2601 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 753-3422
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 753-3422
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
2200 Mac Arthur Dr
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-8000
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
200 Cadet Way
Waco, TX 76705
Waco, TX 76705
Gr: PK | 75 students Minority enrollment: 52%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waco, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waco, TX include Robinson High School, Bosqueville High School and Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waco?
15 public high schools are located in Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in Waco?
Waco public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Waco are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waco include: University High School vs. Waco High School, Waco High School vs. University High School, Connally High School vs. Robinson High School
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