For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 9,146 students in Mckinney, TX. The top-ranked public high schools in Mckinney, TX are Imagine International Academy Of North Texas, Mckinney North High School and Mckinney Boyd High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckinney, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mckinney have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public high schools.
Mckinney, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mckinney High School, with 97% 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 and Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mckinney, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine International Academy Of North Texas
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2860 Virginia Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-1500
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-1500
Gr: K-12 | 1,445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Mckinney North High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2550 Wilmeth Rd
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4300
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Mckinney Boyd High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Lk Forest Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-3400
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Mckinney High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W Wilson Creek Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-5700
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Duvall St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-7800
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 302-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #66.
County Residential Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Community Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(972) 547-5400
Mckinney, TX 75071
(972) 547-5400
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Serenity High School
Alternative School
2550 Wilmeth Rd
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7830
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-7830
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mckinney, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mckinney, TX include Imagine International Academy Of North Texas, Mckinney North High School and Mckinney Boyd High School. Mckinney has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public high schools are located in Mckinney?
7 public high schools are located in Mckinney.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinney?
Mckinney public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mckinney are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mckinney include: Mckinney Boyd High School vs. Mckinney North High School, Mckinney North High School vs. Mckinney Boyd High School, Mckinney Boyd High School vs. Mckinney High School
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