For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 12,661 students in Garland, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Garland, TX are Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland, N Garland High School and Lakeview Centennial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Garland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Garland, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Garland, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 Firewheel
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Gr: 7-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
N Garland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2109 W Buckingham Rd
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 2,929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Centennial High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Hayman Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3740
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3740
Gr: 9-12 | 2,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Garland High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8492
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8492
Gr: 9-12 | 2,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Iltexas Garland High School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4413 N Shiloh Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-3414
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-3414
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Naaman Forest High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4843 Naaman Forest Blvd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3091
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3091
Gr: 9-12 | 1,949 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Memorial Pathway Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 S First
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #88.
S Garland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Colonel Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2700
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Garland Aec
Alternative School
2015 S Country Club Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691
Gr: 4-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
4885 N President George Bush H
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 487-4588
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 487-4588
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Garland, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Garland, TX include Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland, N Garland High School and Lakeview Centennial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garland?
10 public high schools are located in Garland.
What is the racial composition of students in Garland?
Garland public high schools minority enrollment is 89% 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 Garland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Garland include: N Garland High School vs. Garland High School, Garland High School vs. N Garland High School, Naaman Forest High School vs. Garland High School
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