For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 367 students in New Waverly, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in New Waverly, TX are New Waverly High School and Thomas Buzbee Vocational School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Waverly, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in New Waverly have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
New Waverly, 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 New Waverly High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 New Waverly, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Waverly High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9464 Hyw 75 S
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
143 Forest Service Rd #233
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in New Waverly, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in New Waverly, TX include New Waverly High School and Thomas Buzbee Vocational School.
How many public high schools are located in New Waverly?
2 public high schools are located in New Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in New Waverly?
New Waverly public high schools minority enrollment is 40% 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 New Waverly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in New Waverly include: Thomas Buzbee Vocational School vs. New Waverly High School
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