For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,155 students in Roanoke, TX. The top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke, TX are Westlake Academy, James M Steele Early College High School and Byron Nelson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Roanoke have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public high schools.
Roanoke, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Byron Nelson High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Roanoke, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
James M Steele Early College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
606 N Walnut
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5800
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Byron Nelson High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2775 Bobcat Blvd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5600
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,969 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke, TX include Westlake Academy, James M Steele Early College High School and Byron Nelson High School. Roanoke has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public high schools are located in Roanoke?
3 public high schools are located in Roanoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke?
Roanoke public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Roanoke are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Roanoke include: James M Steele Early College High School vs. Byron Nelson High School
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