For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 302 students in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in North East Riverside are Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School and G L Wiley Opportunity Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1020 Elm Ave Bld 500
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 1-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX include Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School and G L Wiley Opportunity Center.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco?
the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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