For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 12,799 students in Garland, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Garland, TX are Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland, N Garland High School and Lakeview Centennial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Garland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Garland, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is N Garland High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Garland, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Grades: 7-12
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
N Garland High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2109 W Buckingham Rd
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 2,785 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Centennial High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Hayman Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3740
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3740
Grades: 9-12
| 2,142 students
Rank: #44.
Iltexas Garland High School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4413 N Shiloh Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-3414
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-3414
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Garland High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8492
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8492
Grades: 9-12
| 2,481 students
Rank: #66.
Naaman Forest High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4843 Naaman Forest Blvd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3091
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3091
Grades: 9-12
| 2,079 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial Pathway Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 S First
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
S Garland High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Colonel Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2700
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,979 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garland Aec
Alternative School
2015 S Country Club Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691
Grades: 5-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
4885 N President George Bush H
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 487-4588
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 487-4588
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Garland, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpha Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
701 W State St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
600 Keen Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Memorial Pathway Academy Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2825 S 1st St
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
501 S Jupiter
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8201
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2625 Anita Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2671
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2671
Grades: PK
| 9 students
2232 Park Crest Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2570
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2570
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Pathfinder Achievement Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
221 S 9th St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Texans Can Academy - Garland (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2266 Arapaho Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 441-7202
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 441-7202
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garland, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Garland, TX include Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland, N Garland High School and Lakeview Centennial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garland?
10 public high schools are located in Garland.
What is the racial composition of students in Garland?
Garland public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Garland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Garland include: Garland High School vs. N Garland High School, N Garland High School vs. Garland High School, Naaman Forest High School vs. Garland High School
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