For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 20,130 students in Harrison County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, TX are Hallsville High School, Elysian Fields High School and Harleton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Harrison County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hallsville High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harrison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hallsville High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 Cal Young Rd
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: 9-12 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Elysian Fields High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Fm 451
Elysian Fields, TX 75642
(903) 633-2420
Elysian Fields, TX 75642
(903) 633-2420
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Harleton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17000 State Hwy 154
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-2711
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-2711
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Waskom High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
980 School Ave
Waskom, TX 75692
(903) 687-3361
Waskom, TX 75692
(903) 687-3361
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Texas Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3714 E End Blvd S
Marshall, TX 75672
(903) 935-4109
Marshall, TX 75672
(903) 935-4109
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Texas Virtual Academy At Hallsville
Alternative School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 Willow St
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: 3-12 | 19,731 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Marshall High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Maverick Dr
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8800
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Marshall Early Graduation School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Evans St
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Gr: 8-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Hallsville Daep
Alternative School
#1 Bobcat Ln
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, TX include Hallsville High School, Elysian Fields High School and Harleton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrison County?
10 public high schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Harrison County include: Hallsville High School vs. Harleton High School, Elysian Fields High School vs. Marshall High School, Harleton High School vs. Hallsville High School
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