For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,037 students in Roanoke, TX. The top ranked public high schools in Roanoke, TX are Westlake Academy, James M Steele Early College High School and Byron Nelson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Roanoke have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public high schools.
Roanoke, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Byron Nelson High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Roanoke, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Grades: K-12
| 888 students
Rank: #22.
James M Steele Early College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
606 N Walnut
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5800
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Byron Nelson High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2775 Bobcat Blvd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5600
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,892 students
Roanoke, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Denton Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3505 Haynes Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0920
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0920
Grades: 9-11
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Roanoke, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Roanoke, TX include Westlake Academy, James M Steele Early College High School and Byron Nelson High School. Roanoke has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public high schools are located in Roanoke?
3 public high schools are located in Roanoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke?
Roanoke public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Roanoke are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Roanoke include: James M Steele Early College High School vs. Byron Nelson High School
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