For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,528 students in Terrell, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Terrell, TX are Terrell High School, Tisd Child & Adolescent School and Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terrell, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Terrell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Terrell, 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 Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Terrell, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrell High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #22.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
Terrell, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Grades: 1-2
| 664 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Terrell, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Terrell, TX include Terrell High School, Tisd Child & Adolescent School and Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School.
How many public high schools are located in Terrell?
3 public high schools are located in Terrell.
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell?
Terrell public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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