For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 14,165 students in Mclennan County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mclennan County, TX are Crawford High School, Lorena High School and Midway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclennan County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mclennan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Mclennan County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is China Spring High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Mclennan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crawford High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Gr: 6-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lorena High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
#1 Leopard Ln
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4604
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4604
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Midway High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8200 Mars Dr
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5650
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 2,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Robinson High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 W Tate
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3840
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
China Spring High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7301 N River Crossing
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-1771
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-1771
Gr: 9-12 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Bosqueville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Elm Ave Bld 500
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Riesel School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Frederick
Riesel, TX 76682
(254) 896-3171
Riesel, TX 76682
(254) 896-3171
Gr: 7-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Mart High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 J L Davis Ave
Mart, TX 76664
(254) 876-2574
Mart, TX 76664
(254) 876-2574
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
West High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Jerry Mashek Dr
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2050
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Mcgregor High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
903 Bluebonnet Pkwy
Mc Gregor, TX 76657
(254) 840-2853
Mc Gregor, TX 76657
(254) 840-2853
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Moody High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11862 S Lonestar Pkwy
Moody, TX 76557
(254) 853-3622
Moody, TX 76557
(254) 853-3622
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Axtell High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Gholson Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Bill Logue Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 7-11 | 11 students
Rank: #1616.
University High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Gr: 9-12 | 1,752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 S Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 235-0321
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 235-0321
Gr: 6-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
La Vega High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 299-6820
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 299-6820
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Bruceville-eddy High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
# 1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Waco High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 N 42nd St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,885 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Connally High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Lacy Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Waco Ctr For Youth
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 N 19th St
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2323.
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Methodist Children's Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 498-8738
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 498-8738
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
G L Wiley Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1030 E Live Oak St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Gr: 2-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lone Star H S Central (Tjjd)
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 Burleson Rd
Mart, TX 76664
(254) 297-5716
Mart, TX 76664
(254) 297-5716
Gr: 8-12 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Axtell/be Daep
Alternative School
# 1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Mclennan County Challenge Academy
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 829-1528
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 829-1528
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Tag
Alternative School
198 Bob Johnson Rd
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4635
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4635
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mclennan County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mclennan County, TX include Crawford High School, Lorena High School and Midway High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mclennan County?
33 public high schools are located in Mclennan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclennan County?
Mclennan County public high schools minority enrollment is 62% 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 Mclennan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mclennan County include: University High School vs. Waco High School, Waco High School vs. University High School, Mcgregor High School vs. Lorena High School
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