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Best Waco Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 7,454 students in Waco, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Waco, TX are Robinson High School, Bosqueville High School and Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waco, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Waco have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Waco, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Waco, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robinson High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 W Tate
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Bosqueville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1020 Elm Ave Bld 500
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Gholson Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Bill Logue Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 7-11 | 11 students
Rank: #66.
University High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Gr: 9-12 | 1,752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 S Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 235-0321
Gr: 6-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
La Vega High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 299-6820
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Waco High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 N 42nd St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,885 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Connally High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Lacy Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Methodist Children's Home
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 498-8738
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
G L Wiley Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 E Live Oak St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Gr: 2-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Mclennan County Challenge Academy
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 829-1528
Gr: 10 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waco, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waco, TX include Robinson High School, Bosqueville High School and Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waco?
15 public high schools are located in Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in Waco?
Waco public high schools minority enrollment is 82% 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 Waco are often viewed compared to one another?

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