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Top 10 Best Waco ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 7,356 students in Waco, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Waco, TX are Bosqueville High School, Robinson High School and Paul And Jane Meyer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), 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 84%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Robinson High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Waco, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bosqueville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Robinson High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 W Tate
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: #33.
Paul And Jane Meyer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1020 Elm Ave Bld 500
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
Gholson Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Grades: PK-12
| 269 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #66.
University High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Grades: 9-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #77.
La Vega High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: #88.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 S Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 235-0321
Grades: 6-12
| 606 students
Rank: #99.
Waco High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 N 42nd St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,778 students
Rank: #1010.
Axtell Bruceville-eddy Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Ottawa
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 753-3422
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Brazos High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3005 Edna Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1212.
Methodist Children's Home
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 715-0208
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
Rank: #1313.
Connally High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Lacy Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #1414.
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
Grades: 1-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-7278
Grades: 8-10
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 7-11
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mclennan County Challenge Academy
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 829-1528
Grades: 9
| 1 students
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Waco, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3201 South New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Grades: 12
| 136 students
2601 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 863-5301
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4963
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2415 Cumberland Dr
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-5491
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 10
| 1 students
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 863-5301
Grades: 10
| 1 students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1 Eagle Dr
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 859-5525
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 8-12
| 30 students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 8-10
| 2 students
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 876-2523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 Clifton St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-2423
Grades: 10
| 1 students
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 896-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Grades: 11
| n/a students
100 Bb Brown Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Grades: 5-6
| 407 students
2400 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
2401 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 755-9501
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
500 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0331
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2400 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 829-1528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1030 East Live Oak
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 752-9691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 University Parks Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 757-0787
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Grades: 5-6
| 714 students
301 North Lakeview
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6770
Grades: 12
| n/a students
501 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 752-8341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lorena-act (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Grades: 4-12
| 5 students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4315 Beverly Dr
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 752-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
P O Box 27
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 755-9566
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 799-2434
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
2015 Alexander
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-2423
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
2601 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 753-3422
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

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17 public high schools are located in Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in Waco?
Waco public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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