For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,964 students in the neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Heart of Texas is Waco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Heart of Texas, 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 Waco High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 the neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX include Waco High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Heart of, Waco?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Heart of, Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Heart of, Waco?
the neighborhood of Heart of, Waco public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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