For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,528 students in Terrell, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Terrell, TX are Terrell High School, Tisd Child & Adolescent School and Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terrell, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Terrell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Terrell, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Terrell, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrell High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Gr: 9-12 | 1,467 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Gr: 10-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Terrell, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Gr: 1-2 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Terrell, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Terrell, TX include Terrell High School, Tisd Child & Adolescent School and Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School.
How many public high schools are located in Terrell?
3 public high schools are located in Terrell.
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell?
Terrell public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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