For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,420 students in Waxahachie, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Waxahachie, TX are Waxahachie Global High School, Waxahachie High School and Waxahachie H S Of Choice. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waxahachie, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Waxahachie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Waxahachie, TX 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 Waxahachie Global 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 57% 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 Waxahachie, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waxahachie Global High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Waxahachie High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Us Hwy 287 Bypass
Waxahachie, TX 75167
(972) 923-4600
Waxahachie, TX 75167
(972) 923-4600
Grades: 8-12
| 2,963 students
Rank: #33.
Waxahachie H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758
Grades: 11-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis Co Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis County Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 9-10
| 3 students
Waxahachie, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 76165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 76165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 449-3389
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 449-3389
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 8-9
| 6 students
650 Park School House Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Grades: 6
| 553 students
614 Getzendaner Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Grades: 6
| 443 students
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Grades: 9-10
| 521 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waxahachie, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Waxahachie, TX include Waxahachie Global High School, Waxahachie High School and Waxahachie H S Of Choice.
How many public high schools are located in Waxahachie?
5 public high schools are located in Waxahachie.
What is the racial composition of students in Waxahachie?
Waxahachie public high schools minority enrollment is 57% 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 Waxahachie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waxahachie include: Waxahachie Global High School vs. Waxahachie High School, Waxahachie High School vs. Waxahachie Global High School
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