For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 8,604 students in Rockwall County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockwall County, TX are Rockwall High School, Rockwall-heath High School and Rockwall Quest Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwall County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Rockwall County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public high schools.
Rockwall County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rockwall High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Rockwall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockwall High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Yellowjacket Ln
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-7339
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-7339
Gr: 9-12 | 2,900 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Rockwall-heath High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Laurence Dr
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-2474
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-2474
Gr: 9-12 | 2,944 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Rockwall Quest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 Williams
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-2077
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-2077
Gr: 11-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Royse City High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Fm 2642
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9991
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9991
Gr: 9-12 | 2,726 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rockwall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2301 S John King Blvd
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-0605
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-0605
Gr: 9-12
810 Old Greenville Rd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9002
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9002
Gr: PK-K | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
1201 Townsend
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-5281
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-5281
Gr: 9 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Hh Browning Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
810 Old Greenville Rd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-2789
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-2789
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1400 Bulldog Blvd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3301
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3301
Gr: 5-6
Shekinah Radiance Academy (Dallas Center) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 N Erby Campbell Blvd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-0055
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-0055
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rockwall County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockwall County, TX include Rockwall High School, Rockwall-heath High School and Rockwall Quest Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Rockwall County?
6 public high schools are located in Rockwall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwall County?
Rockwall County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% 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 Rockwall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rockwall County include: Rockwall-heath High School vs. Rockwall High School, Rockwall High School vs. Rockwall-heath High School, Royse City High School vs. Rockwall High School
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