For the 2024-25 school year, there are 78 blue ribbon public high schools serving 39,618 students in Texas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Texas are Carnegie Vanguard High School, School For The Talented And Gifted and School Of Science And Engineering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Texas blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carnegie Vanguard 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Texas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
School For The Talented And Gifted
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
School Of Science And Engineering
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
(Math: 83% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #55.
Alief Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 599 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Elm St 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hector J Garcia Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #99.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #1010.
Kerr High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: #1111.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 469 students
Rank: #1212.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4220 Emerson Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,252 students
Rank: #1313.
Achieve Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #1414.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
East Early College High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #1717.
Klondike Isd
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2911 County Rd H
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Rank: #1818.
Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3939 Vly View Ln Bldg G
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 968-6200
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 968-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Eastwood Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1315 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Silva Health Magnet
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 533-9654
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 533-9654
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Valle Verde Early College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
919 Hunter Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-1500
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #2222.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1502 College St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grades: 6-12
| 395 students
Rank: #2323.
South Texas Isd Science Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #2424.
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4849 Illinois Ave Ste W53a
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-3680
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Brownsville Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
343 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Transmountain Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9570 Gateway N Blvd Ec
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #2727.
Mason High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1105 W College Ave
Mason, TX 76856
(325) 347-1122
Mason, TX 76856
(325) 347-1122
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #2828.
Challenge Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #2929.
Cinco Ranch High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7006
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7006
Grades: 9-12
| 3,656 students
Rank: #3030.
Happy High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 N W 3rd
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-5311
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-5311
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Rank: #3131.
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Gopher Blvd
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-5603
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-5603
Grades: 6-12
| 838 students
Rank: #3232.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
(Math: 59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
Rank: #3333.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2123 W Huisache Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
Grades: 6-12
| 528 students
Rank: #3434.
School Of Health Professions
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #3535.
Borden County School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
240 W Kincaid St
Gail, TX 79738
(806) 756-4450
Gail, TX 79738
(806) 756-4450
Grades: PK-12
| 225 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Texas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Texas include Carnegie Vanguard High School, School For The Talented And Gifted and School Of Science And Engineering.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Texas?
78 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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