Byron Nelson High School is a public high school located in Trophy Club, Texas about 20 miles north of Fort Worth, Texas, in Denton County and opened in August 2009 for the 09–10 school year. It is the second high school in the Northwest Independent School District. The school cost $86.5 million dollars to build.
Serving 2,892 students in grades 9-12, Byron Nelson High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,892 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byron Nelson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Byron Nelson High School's student population of 2,892 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 154 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,892 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
154 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Byron Nelson High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron Nelson High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
60%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron Nelson High School's ranking?
Byron Nelson High School is ranked #933 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Byron Nelson High School often compared to?
Byron Nelson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argyle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byron Nelson High School?
The graduation rate of Byron Nelson High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Byron Nelson High School?
2,892 students attend Byron Nelson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Byron Nelson High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byron Nelson High School?
Byron Nelson High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byron Nelson High School offer ?
Byron Nelson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Byron Nelson High School part of?
Byron Nelson High School is part of Northwest Independent School District.
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