For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,213 students in Walker County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Walker County, TX are New Waverly High School, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School and Huntsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Walker County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Walker County (2025)
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 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 F M 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6100
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Walker County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1010 8th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Huntsville Transitional Discipline Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
119 Fm 980
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2699
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2699
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Premier H S Of Huntsville High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2407 A Sam Houston Ave
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 291-0203
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 291-0203
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
515 Fm 2821 East
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Gr: 9 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Gr: 3-5 | 1,026 student Minority enrollment: 75%
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Gr: 9-12 | 2,183 students Minority enrollment: 63%
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 2,120 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Westmoreland Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
119 Fm 980
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2535
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2535
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Walker County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Walker County, TX include New Waverly High School, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School and Huntsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walker County?
3 public high schools are located in Walker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Walker County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Walker County include: New Waverly High School vs. Huntsville High School, Huntsville High School vs. New Waverly High School, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School vs. New Waverly High School
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