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Best Gainesville Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,352 students in Gainesville, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gainesville, TX are Callisburg High School, Gainesville High School and Lone Star H S North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Gainesville, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Callisburg High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Gainesville, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Callisburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 S I 35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Lone Star H S North
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1379 Fm 678
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gr: 8-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gainesville, Texas

Gainesville, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gr: PK-12
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gr: PK
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gainesville, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gainesville, TX include Callisburg High School, Gainesville High School and Lone Star H S North.
How many public high schools are located in Gainesville?
4 public high schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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