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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public High Schools in Texas (2026)

The most improved public high schools in Texas are Calvin Nelms High School, Neches High School and Boulevard Heights.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 4,095 6,726 Avg. Improved Rank: 4,810

Most Improved Public High Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Calvin Nelms High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +6726
(from 7,207 to 481)
Grades: 9-12
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Rank: #22.
Neches High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +6037
(from 6,600 to 563)
Grades: 7-12
1509 Acr 346
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Rank: #33.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +6022
(from 6,600 to 578)
Grades: K-12
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Rank: #44.
Rochelle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5738
(from 6,222 to 484)
Grades: PK-12
5902 Lafayette
Rochelle, TX 76872
(325) 243-5224
Rank: #55.
Menard High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +5505
(from 6,948 to 1,443)
Grades: 9-12
401 W Travis St
Menard, TX 76859
(325) 396-2513
Rank: #66.
Spearman High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5453
(from 6,222 to 769)
Grades: 9-12
403 E 11th Ave
Spearman, TX 79081
(806) 659-2584
Rank: #77.
New Tech H S At B F Darrell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5213
(from 7,064 to 1,851)
Grades: 9-12
4730 Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7600
Rank: #88.
Lyndon B Johnson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5167
(from 5,959 to 792)
Grades: 9-12
505 N Nugent
Johnson City, TX 78636
(830) 868-4025
Rank: #99.
Gruver High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5144
(from 5,910 to 766)
Grades: 9-12
601 Garrett Ave
Gruver, TX 79040
(806) 733-2477
Rank: #1010.
Hartley School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5136
(from 5,838 to 702)
Grades: PK-12
901 Johnson St
Hartley, TX 79044
(806) 365-4458
Rank: #1111.
Leveretts Chapel High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5114
(from 6,948 to 1,834)
Grades: 9-12
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Rank: #1212.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5103
(from 5,910 to 807)
Grades: K-12
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Rank: #1313.
Sterling City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5100
(from 7,256 to 2,156)
Grades: PK-12
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Rank: #1414.
White Deer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5070
(from 7,226 to 2,156)
Grades: 6-12
604 S Doucette
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Rank: #1515.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4919
(from 6,822 to 1,903)
Grades: PK-12
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Rank: #1616.
Thrall High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4875
(from 6,491 to 1,616)
Grades: 9-12
601 S Bounds St
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5193
Rank: #1717.
Quanah High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4731
(from 6,668 to 1,937)
Grades: 9-12
501 W 7th
Quanah, TX 79252
(940) 663-2791
Rank: #1818.
Milano High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4676
(from 5,910 to 1,234)
Grades: 9-12
600 N 6th St
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-9333
Rank: #1919.
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4656
(from 7,256 to 2,600)
Grades: 9-12
1020 Elm Ave Bld 500
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Rank: #2020.
Thorndale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4645
(from 7,012 to 2,367)
Grades: 9-12
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2321
Rank: #2121.
Sanderson Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4524
(from 7,256 to 2,732)
Grades: K-12
302 N Second St
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Rank: #2222.
Dublin High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4317
(from 5,726 to 1,409)
Grades: 7-12
2233 E State Hwy 6
Dublin, TX 76446
(254) 445-0362
Rank: #2323.
Hart Isd
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4314
(from 7,207 to 2,893)
Grades: PK-12
710 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Rank: #2424.
Redwater High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4289
(from 5,483 to 1,194)
Grades: 9-12
120 Red River Rd N
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3421
Rank: #2525.
United High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4277
(from 6,213 to 1,936)
Grades: 9-12
2811 United Ave
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-5600
Rank: #2626.
Bremond High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4242
(from 5,910 to 1,668)
Grades: 9-12
601 W Collins St
Bremond, TX 76629
(254) 746-7145
Rank: #2727.
High Island School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4234
(from 7,256 to 3,022)
Grades: PK-12
2113 6th St
High Island, TX 77623
(409) 257-5276
Rank: #2828.
Celeste High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4233
(from 6,600 to 2,367)
Grades: 9-12
609 Fm 1562
Celeste, TX 75423
(903) 568-4721
Rank: #2929.
Drc Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4154
(from 7,465 to 3,311)
Grades: 9-12
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Rank: #3030.
Bruni High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4148
(from 6,948 to 2,800)
Grades: 9-12
619 Ave F
Bruni, TX 78344
(361) 747-5415
Rank: #3131.
Team School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4139
(from 7,450 to 3,311)
Grades: 9-12
1005 S Anglin
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2160
Rank: #3232.
Centerville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4130
(from 6,569 to 2,439)
Grades: 7-12
813 S Commerce
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Rank: #3333.
North Zulch Elementary/secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4126
(from 6,029 to 1,903)
Grades: PK-12
11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
Rank: #3434.
Huston Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4107
(from 7,418 to 3,311)
Grades: 9-12
680 Peach Orchard Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Port Aransas High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +4095
(from 4,825 to 730)
Grades: 9-12
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1206
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