Best High Schools in Plano, TX

Plano, TX has 26 high schools with 32,101 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 Plano score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Plano exceed expectations.

1. Liberty H S

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1846 Students

2. Plano East Sr H S

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3082 Students

3. Plano Isd Academy H S

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students

4. Melissa H S

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Melissa Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1485 Students

5. Frisco H S

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2081 Students

6. Hebron H S

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3678 Students

7. Princeton H S

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Princeton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1521 Students

8. Allen H S

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5317 Students

9. Harmony School Of Innovation - Dallas

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harmony Public Schools - North Texas • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 486 Students

10. Plano West Senior H S

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 2625 Students

Best Middle Schools in Plano, TX

Plano, TX has 21 middle schools with 18,739 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 Plano score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Plano exceed expectations.

1. Fowler Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1034 Students

2. C M Rice Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 944 Students

3. Vandeventer Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 982 Students

4. Schimelpfenig Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students

5. Ereckson Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allen Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1256 Students

6. Hunt Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students

7. Murphy Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students

8. Robinson Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students

9. W E Pete Ford Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allen Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 798 Students

10. Arbor Creek Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Plano, TX

Plano, TX has 80 elementary schools with 32,958 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 Plano score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Plano exceed expectations.

1. Skaggs El

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students

2. Wyatt El

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students

3. Mary Evans El

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 756 Students

4. Andrews El

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students

5. Barksdale El

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students

6. Anderson El

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frisco Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 773 Students

7. Frances E Norton El

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 731 Students

8. Mathews El

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students

9. Harry Mckillop El

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Melissa Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 955 Students

10. Hightower El

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Plano, TX

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

Community Factors

Plano, TX has a total population of 281,990 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Plano, TX

84,048

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Plano, TX.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

26.97 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.48 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plano, TX.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,202 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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