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Top 5 Best Van Zandt County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,394 students in Van Zandt County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Van Zandt County, TX are Canton High School, Martins Mill High School and Grand Saline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Zandt County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Van Zandt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Van Zandt 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 Canton 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Van Zandt County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1110 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Martins Mill High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 F M 1861
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3234
Grades: 6-12
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Saline High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7533
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
323 E Garland St
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #55.
Fruitvale High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
141 Vzcr 1901
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #66.
Van High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
985 N Maple
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #77.
Edgewood High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #88.
Wills Point High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 W S Commerce
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2371
Grades: 9-12
| 862 students
Rank: #99.
Ranch Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 Vzcr 2318
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Van Zandt County, TX

Van Zandt County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Edgewood Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
804 East Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Edgewood-grand Saline Ssa (Closed 2006)
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Ranch Academy - Tyler Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14023 State Hwy 155 S
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
Van Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
349 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8331
Grades: 2-3
| 321 students
Van Zandt Alternative Education Prog Coop (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
318 N Saline
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6694
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Van Zandt Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
806 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-1761
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Van Zandt County Shared Services Arrangement (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
120 Bulldog Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 896-1761
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Van Zandt County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Van Zandt County, TX include Canton High School, Martins Mill High School and Grand Saline High School.
How many public high schools are located in Van Zandt County?
9 public high schools are located in Van Zandt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Zandt County?
Van Zandt County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Van Zandt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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