For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 11,636 students in Amarillo, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Amarillo, TX are Amarillo High School, Randall High School and Highland Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amarillo, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Amarillo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Amarillo, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Randall High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Amarillo, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amarillo High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4225 Danbury
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-2000
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Randall High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9201 Bell St
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2333
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2333
Gr: 9-12 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
River Road High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Mobley
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Caprock High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3001 E 34th
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-2200
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Tascosa High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3921 Westlawn
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2600
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Palo Duro High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Grant
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2400
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,949 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
North Heights Alter
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 N Hughes
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2850
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2850
Gr: 10-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Youth Ctr Of High Plains
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9300 S Georgia
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2450
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2450
Gr: 4-11 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4106 Sw 51st St
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 463-2284
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 463-2284
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
3601 Plains Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2800
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
10576 Arden Rd
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 510-2600
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 510-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Amarillo, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Amarillo, TX include Amarillo High School, Randall High School and Highland Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amarillo?
12 public high schools are located in Amarillo.
What is the racial composition of students in Amarillo?
Amarillo public high schools minority enrollment is 60% 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 Amarillo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Amarillo include: Caprock High School vs. Tascosa High School, Randall High School vs. Amarillo High School, Amarillo High School vs. Randall High School
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