For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,213 students in Walker County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Walker County, TX are New Waverly High School, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School and Huntsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Walker County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Waverly 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 Walker County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Waverly High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9464 Hyw 75 S
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
143 Forest Service Rd #233
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 F M 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6100
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,882 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Walker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Gr: 3-5 | 646 students Minority enrollment: 72%
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Gr: 9-12 | 2,228 students Minority enrollment: 67%
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 2,050 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Walker County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Walker County, TX include New Waverly High School, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School and Huntsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walker County?
3 public high schools are located in Walker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County 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 Walker County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Walker County include: Huntsville High School vs. New Waverly High School, New Waverly High School vs. Huntsville High School, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School vs. New Waverly High School
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