For the 2025 school year, there are 80 magnet public high schools serving 95,423 students in Texas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Texas are Carnegie Vanguard High School, School For The Talented And Gifted and School Of Science And Engineering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Texas magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
Rank: #55.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: K-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #66.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 610 students
Rank: #77.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Grades: 3-10
| 322 students
Rank: #88.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Health Careers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4646 Hamilton Wolfe
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5400
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 921 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 456 students
Rank: #1111.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grades: 5-12
| 1,332 students
Rank: #1212.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
East Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #1515.
Silva Health Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Energy Institute High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
South Texas Isd Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #1818.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #1919.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Grades: 6-12
| 445 students
Rank: #2020.
School Of Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Alma Rd
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 905-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 905-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
H S For Law And Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3503 Coyle
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #2323.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #2424.
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
North Houston Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8001 Fulton St Bldg C
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
South Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1930 Airport Blvd
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Houston Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
International School Of America
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Jackson Keller Rd
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 356-0900
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 356-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: #2929.
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3434 S R L Thornton
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 963 students
Rank: #3030.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #3131.
South Texas Isd Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: #3232.
Sharpstown International School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8330 Triola
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Grades: 6-12
| 1,297 students
Rank: #3333.
Bellaire High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 Maple
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-3704
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-3704
Grades: 9-12
| 3,161 students
Rank: #3434.
South Texas Isd Medical Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10650 N Expy 77/83
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 838 students
Rank: #3535.
Macarthur High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2923 Macarthur View
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 356-7600
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 356-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,001 students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Texas?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Texas include Carnegie Vanguard High School, School For The Talented And Gifted and School Of Science And Engineering.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Texas?
80 magnet public high schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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