For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,743 students in Red Oak, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Red Oak, TX are Life H S Waxahachie, Red Oak High School and Life School Oak Cliff. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Oak, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Red Oak have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Red Oak, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Life H S Waxahachie, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Red Oak, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Life H S Waxahachie
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 W Butcher Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 708-4444
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 708-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Red Oak High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 S State Hwy 342
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3535
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3535
Gr: 8-12 | 2,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Life School Oak Cliff
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 S R L Thornton Frwy
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Gr: K-12 | 1,478 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Red Oak, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ischolars Magnet Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
109 W Red Oak Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Gr: 3-9 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
401 E Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2685
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2685
Gr: 5-6 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
P O Box 9000
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Gr: 7-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Red Oak, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Red Oak, TX include Life H S Waxahachie, Red Oak High School and Life School Oak Cliff.
How many public high schools are located in Red Oak?
3 public high schools are located in Red Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Oak?
Red Oak public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Red Oak are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Red Oak include: Life H S Waxahachie vs. Red Oak High School
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