Byron Nelson High School is a public high school located in Trophy Club, Texas about 20 miles north of Fort Worth, Texas, in Denton County and opened in August 2009 for the 09–10 school year. It is the second high school in the Northwest Independent School District. The school cost $86.5 million dollars to build.
Serving 2,969 students in grades 9-12, Byron Nelson High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,969 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byron Nelson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Byron Nelson High School's student population of 2,969 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 159 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,969 students
Total Classroom Teachers
159 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Blue, Black and White
School Rankings
Byron Nelson High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron Nelson High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#928 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
21%
54%
Black
10%
13%
White
58%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron Nelson High School's ranking?
Byron Nelson High School is ranked #928 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Byron Nelson High School often compared to?
Byron Nelson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argyle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byron Nelson High School?
The graduation rate of Byron Nelson High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Byron Nelson High School?
2,969 students attend Byron Nelson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Byron Nelson High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byron Nelson High School?
Byron Nelson High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byron Nelson High School offer ?
Byron Nelson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Byron Nelson High School part of?
Byron Nelson High School is part of Northwest Independent School District.
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