For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 16,229 students in Ellis County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Ellis County, TX are Waxahachie Global High School, Midlothian Heritage High School and Palmer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Ellis County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Life H S Waxahachie, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ellis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waxahachie Global High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Midlothian Heritage High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Fm 1387
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5400
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,603 students
Rank: #33.
Palmer High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 W Jefferson
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Midlothian High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
923 S 9th St
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5100
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,940 students
Rank: #55.
Life H S Waxahachie
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 W Butcher Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 708-4444
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 708-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #66.
Red Oak High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 S State Hwy 342
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3535
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3535
Grades: 8-12
| 2,163 students
Rank: #77.
Waxahachie High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Us Hwy 287 Bypass
Waxahachie, TX 75167
(972) 923-4600
Waxahachie, TX 75167
(972) 923-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,110 students
Rank: #88.
Ennis High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Ensign Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3500
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,848 students
Rank: #99.
Italy High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 S College
Italy, TX 76651
(972) 483-7411
Italy, TX 76651
(972) 483-7411
Grades: 7-12
| 298 students
Rank: #1010.
Ferris High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Rank: #1111.
Avalon School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 F M 55
Avalon, TX 76623
(972) 627-3251
Avalon, TX 76623
(972) 627-3251
Grades: PK-12
| 349 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Maypearl High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Phillips St
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1020
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Milford School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Third Ave
Milford, TX 76670
(972) 493-2911
Milford, TX 76670
(972) 493-2911
Grades: PK-12
| 261 students
Rank: #1414.
Life School Oak Cliff
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 S R L Thornton Frwy
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Grades: K-12
| 1,478 students
Rank: #1515.
Waxahachie H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758
Grades: 10-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis Co Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 8-10
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis County Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
D A E P (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
101 Live Oak
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-5895
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-5895
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 76165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 76165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 449-3389
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 449-3389
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 7-9
| 5 students
911 S Ninth St
Midlothian, TX 76065
(972) 775-8237
Midlothian, TX 76065
(972) 775-8237
Grades: 9-10
| 783 students
Ischolars Magnet Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
109 W Red Oak Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Grades: 3-9
| 41 students
1024 West Fourth
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1015
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1015
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
400 Panther Ln
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1099
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1099
Grades: 5-6
| 174 students
650 Park School House Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Grades: 6
| 553 students
119 Fm 813
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3832
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3832
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
401 E Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2685
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2685
Grades: 5-6
| 833 students
P O Box 9000
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Grades: 7-8
| 848 students
614 Getzendaner Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Grades: 6
| 443 students
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Grades: 9-10
| 521 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ellis County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Ellis County, TX include Waxahachie Global High School, Midlothian Heritage High School and Palmer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ellis County?
17 public high schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% 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 Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ellis County include: Midlothian Heritage High School vs. Midlothian High School, Waxahachie Global High School vs. Waxahachie High School, Waxahachie High School vs. Waxahachie Global High School
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