Best public high schools in the Waco metro area

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May 14, 2025
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Best public high schools in the Waco metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Waco metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. Axtell High School

- Location: Axtell Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 208 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#24. Hubbard High School

- Location: Hubbard Independent School District (Hubbard), TX
- Enrollment: 229 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#23. Oglesby School

- Location: Oglesby, TX
- Enrollment: 197 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#22. Robinson High School

- Location: Robinson Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 696 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#21. University High School

- Location: Waco Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 1,678 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#20. Hillsboro High School

- Location: Hillsboro Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 604 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#19. Chilton School

- Location: Chilton, TX
- Enrollment: 553 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#18. Mexia High School

- Location: Mexia Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 553 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#17. Premier High School - Waco

- Location: Premier High Schools, TX
- Enrollment: 156 (31:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#16. Mart High School

- Location: Mart Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 242 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#15. Bynum School

- Location: Bynum, TX
- Enrollment: 189 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#14. Abbott Independent School District

- Location: Abbott, TX
- Enrollment: 286 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#13. Valley Mills High School

- Location: Valley Mills Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 204 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#12. McGregor High School

- Location: McGregor Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 418 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#11. China Spring High School

- Location: China Spring Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 948 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#10. Riesel School

- Location: Riesel Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 327 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#9. Paul & Jane Meyer Public High School

- Location: Rapoport Academy Public School, TX
- Enrollment: 211 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#8. Groesbeck High School

- Location: Groesbeck Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 458 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#7. Dawson High School

- Location: Dawson Independent School District (Dawson), TX
- Enrollment: 265 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#6. Clifton High School

- Location: Clifton Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 312 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#5. Lorena High School

- Location: Lorena Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 512 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#4. Bremond High School

- Location: Bremond Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 145 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#3. Bosqueville Secondary School

- Location: Bosqueville Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 218 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#2. Crawford High School

- Location: Crawford Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 319 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#1. Midway High School

- Location: Midway Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 2,648 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 97 metros.

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