Mcneil High School

5720 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78729
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 2,515 students in grades 9-12, Mcneil High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcneil High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Mcneil High School's student population of 2,515 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 155 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,515 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
155 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mcneil High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcneil High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2132 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mcneil High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcneil High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcneil High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mcneil High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mcneil High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
21%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mcneil High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mcneil High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mcneil High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mcneil High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mcneil High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mcneil High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcneil High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mcneil High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcneil High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcneil High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcneil High School's ranking?
Mcneil High School is ranked #2132 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mcneil High School often compared to?
Mcneil High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Round Rock High School, Westwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcneil High School?
The graduation rate of Mcneil High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mcneil High School?
2,515 students attend Mcneil High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mcneil High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcneil High School?
Mcneil High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcneil High School offer ?
Mcneil High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcneil High School part of?
Mcneil High School is part of Round Rock Independent School District.

School Reviews

4   12/9/2022
I quite like McNeil it has its problems but I think the administration typically is fair and just and well organized and the students are great so a 4/5 for me.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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