The top ranked public high schools in Texas are Carnegie Vanguard High School, School For The Talented And Gifted and School Of Science And Engineering. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public high schools are Franklin, Vega and Southlake.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Texas is 41%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 51%.
Top Ranked Public High Schools in Texas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-12
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Rank: #55.
Lasa High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
7309 Lazy Creek Dr
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 414-2589
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 414-2589
Rank: #66.
Early College H S At Midland College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
3600 N Garfield Allison Fine A
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 685-4641
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 685-4641
Rank: #77.
Tomball Star Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
30330 Quinn Rd
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3222
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3222
Rank: #88.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Rank: #99.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-12
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Rank: #1010.
Alief Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Rank: #1111.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-9
126 Thornridge Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-8700
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-8700
Rank: #1212.
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
4114 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
Rank: #1313.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Rank: #1414.
Lovejoy High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 88% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
2350 Estates Pkwy
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8700
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8700
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
701 Elm St 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hector J Garcia Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Rank: #1717.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kerr High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wakeland High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
10700 Legacy Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5700
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5700
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Health Careers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
4646 Hamilton Wolfe
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5400
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5400
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Rank: #2222.
Independence High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
10555 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5400
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5400
Rank: #2323.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Rank: #2424.
Seven Lakes High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
9251 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2800
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2800
Rank: #2525.
Memorial Early College H S With St Philip's
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1419 N Business 35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2900
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2900
Rank: #2626.
Arlington College And Career High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-11
4900 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 515-3550
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 515-3550
Rank: #2727.
Westlake High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
4100 Westbank Dr
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9280
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9280
Rank: #2828.
Liberty High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 88% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
15250 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5800
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5800
Rank: #2929.
Reedy High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
3003 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6400
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6400
Rank: #3030.
Centennial High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
6901 Coit Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5600
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5600
Rank: #3131.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
4220 Emerson Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Rank: #3232.
Achieve Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Rank: #3333.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Rank: #3434.
Hill Country College Prep High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-10
21077 Hwy 46
Spring Branch, TX 78070
(830) 221-2000
Spring Branch, TX 78070
(830) 221-2000
Rank: #3535.
Tccse Early College H S At Timberview
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
7700 S Watson Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 314-1300
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 314-1300
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