For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 7,460 students in Potter County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Potter County, TX are Bushland High School, Highland Park High School and River Road High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Potter County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bushland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Potter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bushland High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 S Fm 2381
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 322-5418
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 322-5418
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
River Road High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Mobley
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Caprock High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3001 E 34th
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-2200
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,137 students
Rank: #55.
Palo Duro High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Grant
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2400
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #66.
Tascosa High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3921 Westlawn
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2600
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,208 students
Rank: #77.
North Heights Alter
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 N Hughes
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2850
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2850
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
3601 Plains Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2800
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Potter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Broaddus Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
119 Ne 15th
Amarillo, TX 79107
(936) 872-3041
Amarillo, TX 79107
(936) 872-3041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
North Heights Alter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9500 U S 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7200 I-40 W
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 354-4287
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 354-4287
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9500 Us 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8721
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8721
Grades: 7-9
| 206 students
Travis Language Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2815 Martin Rd
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Potter County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Potter County, TX include Bushland High School, Highland Park High School and River Road High School.
How many public high schools are located in Potter County?
8 public high schools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public high schools minority enrollment is 68% 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 Potter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Potter County include: Caprock High School vs. Tascosa High School, River Road High School vs. Highland Park High School, Palo Duro High School vs. Tascosa High School
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