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Top 10 Best Mclennan County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public high schools serving 14,163 students in Mclennan County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Mclennan County, TX are Lorena High School, Crawford High School and Midway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclennan County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mclennan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Mclennan County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Midway 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 62% 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 Mclennan County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lorena High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Leopard Ln
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4604
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Crawford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Grades: 6-12
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Midway High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8200 Mars Dr
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 2,648 students
Rank: #44.
China Spring High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7301 N River Crossing
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-1771
Grades: 9-12
| 948 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Robinson High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 W Tate
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: #77.
Riesel School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Frederick St
Riesel, TX 76682
(254) 896-3171
Grades: 7-12
| 327 students
Rank: #88.
Paul And Jane Meyer Public 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
| 211 students
Rank: #99.
Axtell High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #1010.
Mcgregor High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Bluebonnet Pkwy
Mc Gregor, TX 76657
(254) 840-2853
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #1111.
West High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1008 Jerry Mashek Dr
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: #1212.
Mart High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 J L Davis Ave
Mart, TX 76664
(254) 876-2574
Grades: 7-12
| 242 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Gholson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Grades: PK-12
| 262 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Moody High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11862 S Lonestar Pkwy
Moody, TX 76557
(254) 853-3622
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #1515.
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: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 1,678 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 882 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 611 students
Rank: #1919.
Bruceville-eddy High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #2020.
Waco Ctr For Youth
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 N 19th St
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
Grades: 8-12
| 39 students
Rank: #2121.
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
| 2,011 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5467 Rogers Hill Rd
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2243
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #2424.
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
| 86 students
Rank: #2525.
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
| 80 students
Rank: #2626.
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
| 596 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
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: 3-12
| 92 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lone Star H S Central
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Burleson Rd
Mart, TX 76664
(254) 297-5716
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
Axtell/be Daep
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Axtell/bruceville-eddy Learning Center
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Grades: 11-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
1200 Clifton St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-2423
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mclennan Co Challenge Academy
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Moody, TX 76557
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 8-9
| 2 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
Rank: n/an/a
Tag
Alternative School
198 Bob Johnson Rd
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4635
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mclennan County, TX

Mclennan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
A J Moore Academy (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
3201 South New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Grades: 12
| 136 students
Alkek Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Axtell Bruceville-eddy Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
308 Ottawa
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 753-3422
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Axtell/bruceville-eddy Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2601 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 863-5301
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
B-e Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
State Hwy 7
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5832
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Cent High School (Closed 2008)
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4963
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bosqueville Daep (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
412 E Cougar Ln
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 757-3113
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Brazos Middle School (Closed 2013)
2415 Cumberland Dr
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-5491
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 863-5301
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 859-5525
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 9-11
| 8 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-7278
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 876-2523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 896-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Grades: 11
| n/a students
Connally Intermediate Center (Closed 2012)
100 Bb Brown Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Grades: 5-6
| 407 students
Connally Junior High School (Closed 2023)
100 Hancock Dr
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7700
Grades: 7-8
| 383 students
Connect High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
Crawford Middle School (Closed 2010)
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
412 E Cougar Ln
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-0676
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Doris Miller Elementary School (Closed 2012)
2401 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 755-9501
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
E O A C Headstart (Closed 2009)
500 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0331
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Education Coop Of Central Texas (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 829-1528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elm Mott Center (Closed 2011)
101 Mesquite St
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 750-7140
Grades: PK
| n/a students
G L Wiley Middle School (Closed 2009)
1030 East Live Oak
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 752-9691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jefferson Middle School (Closed 2005)
411 E Harrison St
Moody, TX 76557
(903) 665-2461
Grades: 4-5
| 193 students
Lake Air Intermediate School (Closed 2013)
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Grades: 5-6
| 714 students
Lakeview Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 North Lakeview
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6770
Grades: 12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Mclennan County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Mclennan County, TX include Lorena High School, Crawford High School and Midway High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mclennan County?
34 public high schools are located in Mclennan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclennan County?
Mclennan County public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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