For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,762 students in Hood County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Hood County, TX are Tolar High School, Granbury High School and Stars Accelerated High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hood County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hood County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Hood County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Granbury High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Hood County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tolar High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Rock Church Hwy
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4316
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4316
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Granbury High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W Pearl St
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4600
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4600
Grades: 8-12
| 2,209 students
Rank: #33.
Stars Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 N Hannaford
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4450
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Lipan High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 N Kickapoo
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-3366
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-3366
Grades: 6-12
| 226 students
Hood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavior Transition Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
305 N Hannaford
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4400
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
217 N Jones
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4700
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4700
Grades: 9
| 511 students
Hood County Regional Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
600 W Pearl
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 573-1331
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 573-1331
Grades: 4-12
| 24 students
Jhw Inspire Academy - Granbury (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1300 Crossland Rd
Granbury, TX 76048
(210) 638-5600
Granbury, TX 76048
(210) 638-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Premier H S Of Granbury High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
919 East Hwy 377
Granbury, TX 76048
(972) 316-3663
Granbury, TX 76048
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hood County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Hood County, TX include Tolar High School, Granbury High School and Stars Accelerated High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hood County?
4 public high schools are located in Hood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hood County?
Hood County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Hood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hood County include: Lipan High School vs. Tolar High School, Granbury High School vs. Tolar High School, Tolar High School vs. Granbury High School
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