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Best Abilene Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,676 students in Abilene, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Abilene, TX are Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science, Wylie High School and Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abilene, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Abilene have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Abilene, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woodson Center For Excellence, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Abilene, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2034 Quantum Loop
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Wylie High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4502 Antilley Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-1181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,517 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
889 S 25th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Oceans Behavioral Health
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4225 Woods Pl
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Abilene High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-1731
Gr: 9-12 | 1,903 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Cooper High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3639 Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,596 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Woodson Center For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Learning Center
Alternative School
2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4150
Gr: 5-11 | 8 students
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Abilene, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abilene State School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
317 North 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4053
Gr: 4-12
Alta Vista Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1929 S 11th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(915) 671-4745
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Butterfield Elementary School (Closed 2007)
8228 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Gr: 2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
College Heights Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1450 North 17th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4795
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Day Nursery Of Abilene (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Early Education Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2970 S 6th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Gr: PK-12
Fannin Elementary School (Closed 2013)
2726 North 18th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Franklin Middle School (Closed 2009)
1200 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-3791
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Hamby Elementary School (Closed 2004)
226 Cr 503
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 548-2254
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Harmony Family Services (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Gr: 3-9
Holland Medical High School (Closed 2010)
2442 Cedar St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4120
Gr: 9-12
Jefferson Middle School (Closed 2005)
1741 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(915) 677-3505
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Lincoln Middle School (Closed 2009)
1699 S 1st St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 672-3279
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Locust Ecc (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Gr: PK | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Long Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
New J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
842 Mockingbird
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 554-7500
Reagan Early Childhood (Closed 2018)
5340 Hartford St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 671-4569
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Reagan Elementary School (Closed 2023)
5340 Hartford St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3627
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Reassignment Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1101 S 9th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Gr: 6-12
Sam Houston (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
School Age Mothers (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
949 Plum
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 671-4521
Sp Ed Homebound (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2970 S 6th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Gr: PK-12
Taylor County Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 677-1444
Valley View Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1840 N 8th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(915) 671-5021
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Woodson Early Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
949 Plum St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Gr: PK | 52 students
Woodson Ecc (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
520 N 9th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Gr: PK | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Woodson Project Pass Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Gr: 7-8 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Woodson Skill Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4729
Gr: PK-12
Wylie Middle School (Closed 2020)
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-6870
Gr: 5-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Abilene, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Abilene, TX include Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science, Wylie High School and Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public high schools are located in Abilene?
9 public high schools are located in Abilene.
What is the racial composition of students in Abilene?
Abilene public high schools minority enrollment is 57% 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 Abilene are often viewed compared to one another?

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