Best High Schools in Amarillo, TX

Amarillo, TX has 24 high schools with 15,402 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Amarillo score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Amarillo greatly exceed expectations.

1. Happy H S

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Happy Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 131 Students

2. Bushland H S

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bushland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students

3. Canyon H S

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canyon Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1082 Students

4. Panhandle H S

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Panhandle Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students

5. Amarillo H S

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amarillo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2170 Students

6. Clarendon H S

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clarendon Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students

7. Randall H S

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canyon Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1148 Students

8. Dumas H S

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dumas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students

9. Highland Park H S

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 228 Students

10. Tascosa H S

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Amarillo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2187 Students

Best Middle Schools in Amarillo, TX

Amarillo, TX has 24 middle schools with 11,782 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Amarillo score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Amarillo greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lorenzo De Zavala Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amarillo Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 410 Students

2. Bonham Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amarillo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students

3. Panhandle J H

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Panhandle Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 151 Students

4. Canyon Int

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canyon Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 546 Students

5. Greenways Int

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canyon Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 619 Students

6. West Plains J H

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canyon Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 615 Students

7. Crockett Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amarillo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 874 Students

8. Clarendon J H

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarendon Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 88 Students

9. River Road Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

River Road Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 319 Students

10. Bushland Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bushland Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 476 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Amarillo, TX

Amarillo, TX has 58 elementary schools with 22,183 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Amarillo score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Amarillo greatly exceed expectations.

1. Woodlands El

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amarillo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 455 Students

2. Reeves-hinger El

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canyon Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 636 Students

3. Panhandle El

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Panhandle Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students

4. Hillside El

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canyon Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students

5. Crestview El

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canyon Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 449 Students

6. Bushland El

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bushland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 534 Students

7. Sleepy Hollow El

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amarillo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students

8. Arden Road El

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canyon Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 421 Students

9. Puckett El

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amarillo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students

10. Belmar El

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amarillo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Amarillo, TX

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Amarillo, TX has a total population of 231,619 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Amarillo, TX

49,839

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Amarillo, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

34.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Amarillo, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Amarillo, TX.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,050 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Amarillo, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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