Top 3 Best Walker County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,280 students in Walker County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Walker County, TX are Thomas Buzbee Vocational School, Texas Online Preparatory High School and New Waverly 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 19% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Walker County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
143 Forest Service Rd 233
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Texas Online Preparatory High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Grades: 9-12
| 2,184 students
Rank: #33.
New Waverly High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9464 Hyw 75 S
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 F M 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,753 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Walker County, TX

Walker County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1010 8th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Grades: 2-12
| 21 students
119 Fm 980
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2699
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
2407 A Sam Houston Ave
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 291-0203
Grades: 7-12
| 222 students
515 Fm 2821 East
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Grades: 9
| 103 students
119 Fm 980
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2535
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students

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 Thomas Buzbee Vocational School, Texas Online Preparatory High School and New Waverly High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walker County, TX?
4 public high schools are located in Walker County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County, TX?
Walker County, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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