For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,625 students in Cooke County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Cooke County, TX are Lindsay High School, Muenster High School and Callisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooke County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cooke County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Cooke County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Callisburg 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cooke County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindsay High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Muenster High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 E 7th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Grades: 7-12
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Callisburg High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Era School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Hargrove St
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Grades: PK-12
| 542 students
Rank: #55.
Valley View High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3522
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3522
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #66.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 S I 35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #77.
Lone Star H S North
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Fm 678
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Grades: 8-12
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Grades: 7-10
| 6 students
Cooke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gainesville Alter Ed (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Gainesville J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Margaret Galubenski Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cooke County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Cooke County, TX include Lindsay High School, Muenster High School and Callisburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cooke County?
8 public high schools are located in Cooke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooke County?
Cooke County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cooke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cooke County include: Muenster High School vs. Lindsay High School, Lindsay High School vs. Muenster High School, Gainesville High School vs. Era School
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