For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,605 students in Richardson, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Richardson, TX are Pearce High School, Richardson High School and Iltexas Aggieland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Richardson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Richardson, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pearce High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Richardson, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearce High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Coit Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Richardson High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,754 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Iltexas Aggieland High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2611 Texas Ave S
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 701-2455
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 701-2455
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Berkner High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Spring Vly Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7000
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Evolution Academy Beaumont
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3920 W Cardinal Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Evolution Academy Houston
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2414 Spring Cypress Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Evolution Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S Sherman St
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center
Alternative School
900 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Gr: 2-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Jjaep
Alternative School
400 E Spring Valley Rd
Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 293-4504
Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 293-4504
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
P A S S Learning Center
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony Court
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Gr: 5-11 | 7 students
Richardson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 Copper Rdg
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6509
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6509
Gr: Inquire with school
Evolution Academy Port Arthur (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1645 Jefferson Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
1313 W Shore Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6100
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6100
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Richardson Arts/law/science Magnet (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1250 Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3038
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3038
Gr: Inquire with school
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7600
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7600
Gr: 7-9 | 607 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Richardson, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Richardson, TX include Pearce High School, Richardson High School and Iltexas Aggieland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richardson?
10 public high schools are located in Richardson.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson?
Richardson public high schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 Richardson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Richardson include: Pearce High School vs. Richardson High School, Richardson High School vs. Pearce High School, Berkner High School vs. Richardson High School
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