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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lubbock County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public high schools serving 16,055 students in Lubbock County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lubbock County, TX are Talkington School For Young Women Leaders, Idalou High School and Texas Tech University K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lubbock County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lubbock County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Lubbock County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lubbock-cooper High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lubbock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Idalou High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 S Walnut
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Texas Tech University K-12
(Math: 53% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 University Avenue Ste 501
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806) 834-2238
Gr: K-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Lubbock-cooper High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
910 Woodrow Rd
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 1,856 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Lubbock-cooper New Hope Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12011 Kenosha Ave
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2323
Gr: 10-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Shallowater High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1009 State Champions Dr
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1406 County Rd 3300
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3283
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Frenship High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
902 N Dowden Rd
Wolfforth, TX 79382
(806) 866-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 3,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Southland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Eighth St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 496-2050
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Lubbock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2004 19th St
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
New Deal High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
209 S Auburn Ave
New Deal, TX 79350
(806) 746-5933
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Coronado High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4910 29th Dr
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Monterey High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3211 47th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Slaton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
105 N 20th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Estacado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1504 E Itasca St
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Dupre Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2008 Ave T
Lubbock, TX 79411
(806) 219-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Lubbock Co Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2025 N Akron Ave
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2700
Gr: 5-11 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Triumph Public High Schools-lubbock
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4008 Ave R
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 744-0330
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2333 50th St
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 740-0811
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 291-5321
Gr: 9-10 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Frenship Memorial High School
7012 43rd Dr
Wolfforth, TX 79382
(806) 866-9541
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound
1628 19th St
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-2650
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Lubbock Co J J A E P
Alternative School
2025 N Akron Ave
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2450
Gr: 6-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Lubbock-cooper Liberty High School
4530 Woodrow Rd
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2322
Gr: 9-11 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
New Deal Daep
Alternative School
401 S Auburn Ave
New Deal, TX 79350
(806) 746-5833
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Priority Intervention Academy
Alternative School
1323 E 24th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Gr: 5-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lubbock County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lubbock County, TX include Talkington School For Young Women Leaders, Idalou High School and Texas Tech University K-12.
How many public high schools are located in Lubbock County?
25 public high schools are located in Lubbock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lubbock County?
Lubbock County public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lubbock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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