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Highland School

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

417^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,643 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 91% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Highland School in Roscoe, TX, is a small, rural public school within the Highland Independent School District (Isd), serving 207 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a highly personalized setting.

Highland School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently exceeding state averages across nearly all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 3rd Grade Reading, Highland's proficiency rate is 83.33% compared to the state average of 51.08%, and in 8th Grade Mathematics, it scores 93.75% versus the state's 37.5%. This excellence extends to End-of-Course exams, with 80% proficiency in Algebra I and 86.67% in Biology. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate over the last five years, demonstrating that its academic rigor successfully supports every student from enrollment to graduation. While still above state averages, 8th Grade Social Studies (58.33% proficient) is a relative area for potential improvement.

Compared to the nearby Loraine School (12.79 miles away), Highland's performance is dramatically higher in every subject. For instance, in 8th Grade Mathematics, Highland's 93.75% proficiency dwarfs Loraine's 37.5%, and in Biology, it's 86.67% versus 30%. Both schools have similar per-pupil spending (around $16,400) and small class sizes (Highland's student-teacher ratio is 9:1, Loraine's is 7.5:1). However, Highland serves a more affluent student body, with only 21.74% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch compared to Loraine's 63.83%. This combination of a supportive socioeconomic environment and effective school leadership creates a clear "Highland Advantage," achieving vastly superior results with comparable resources.

207

Students ?

9.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,032

Per pupil spending ?

21.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6625 Fm 608
Roscoe, TX 79545-9801

(325) 766-3652

District: Highland Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.0%

Hispanic:

11.6%

African American:

0.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2024 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (77% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Texas alternative schools

✓100% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2024) to 92nd (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

417^th of 4,643

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 1% (2016) to top 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

179^th of 2,359

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 3% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

164^th of 2,057

Texas public high schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	417 of 4643	91.0%	★★★★★
2025	83.7	623 of 4651	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	84.2	608 of 4710	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	89.1	414 of 4647	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	80.2	742 of 4581	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	88.3	459 of 4578	90.0%	★★★★☆
2019	93.7	219 of 4479	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	78.6	724 of 4359	83.4%	★★★★☆
2017	95.1	192 of 4329	95.6%	★★★★★
2016	94.3	23 of 4286	99.5%	★★★★★
2015	88.4	298 of 4320	93.1%	★★★★★
2014	91.7	117 of 4260	97.3%	★★★★★
2013	89.7	231 of 4221	94.5%	★★★★★
2012	74.8	890 of 4206	78.8%	★★★★☆
2011	76.8	701 of 4095	82.9%	★★★★☆
2010	84.3	185 of 3937	95.3%	★★★★★
2009	77.7	625 of 3884	83.9%	★★★★☆
2008	80.3	457 of 3768	87.9%	★★★★☆
2007	76.2	674 of 3724	81.9%	★★★★☆
2006	53.8	1839 of 3476	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	45.5	2230 of 3475	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	70.2	969 of 3465	72.0%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	74.5	638 of 4461	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	31.7	3240 of 4331	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	81.6	378 of 4295	91.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.7	516 of 4588	88.8%	★★★★☆
2025	84.6	410 of 3744	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	74.4	909 of 4658	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	89.6	342 of 4588	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	67.4	1201 of 4561	73.7%	★★★★☆
2021	82.5	615 of 4499	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	91.0	261 of 4348	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	83.7	508 of 4306	88.2%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	77.8	14 of 2980	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	55.0	1643 of 2958	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2018	55.5	1624 of 4168	61.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	95.3	68 of 4594	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	183 of 4521	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	94.1	82 of 4451	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	73.9	635 of 4309	85.3%	★★★★☆
2018	60.4	1361 of 4264	68.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	91.3	268 of 4597	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	71.4	861 of 3739	77.0%	★★★★☆
2024	86.7	453 of 4647	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	82.2	629 of 4585	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	84.1	551 of 4563	87.9%	★★★★☆
2021	84.6	535 of 4498	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	91.5	261 of 4357	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	70.6	990 of 4319	77.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	504 of 3549	85.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.6	539 of 3015	82.1%	★★★★☆
2025	67.8	753 of 2612	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	75.9	542 of 3108	82.6%	★★★★☆
2023	76.6	544 of 3106	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	69.2	807 of 3082	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	72.4	655 of 3082	78.7%	★★★★☆
2019	86.1	229 of 3142	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	69.4	812 of 3127	74.0%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.2	179 of 2359	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	82.1	289 of 2344	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	98.5	13 of 2372	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	83.8	263 of 2330	88.7%	★★★★☆
2022	80.1	329 of 2254	85.4%	★★★★☆
2021	90.0	148 of 2252	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	89.3	165 of 2193	92.5%	★★★★★
2018	91.9	117 of 2080	94.4%	★★★★★
2017	79.7	276 of 2027	86.4%	★★★★☆
2016	90.0	55 of 1987	97.2%	★★★★★
2015	83.4	195 of 2043	90.5%	★★★★★
2014	85.3	159 of 1987	92.0%	★★★★★
2013	81.4	218 of 1973	89.0%	★★★★☆
2012	82.6	200 of 1951	89.7%	★★★★☆
2011	82.7	61 of 1895	96.8%	★★★★★
2010	80.1	117 of 1803	93.5%	★★★★★
2009	75.5	266 of 1763	84.9%	★★★★☆
2008	61.6	679 of 1718	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.0	673 of 1684	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.2	374 of 1585	76.4%	★★★★☆
2005	73.1	342 of 1582	78.4%	★★★★☆
2004	72.9	301 of 1573	80.9%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	65.7	451 of 2182	79.3%	★★★★☆
2021	39.0	1258 of 2118	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.7	728 of 2058	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	99.1	11 of 2008	99.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	323 of 2263	85.7%	★★★★☆
2025	77.8	269 of 1825	85.3%	★★★★☆
2024	97.6	13 of 2242	99.4%	★★★★★
2023	89.5	137 of 2241	93.9%	★★★★★
2022	87.9	164 of 2221	92.6%	★★★★★
2021	89.4	146 of 2151	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	82.6	243 of 2047	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	88.2	150 of 2008	92.5%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	73.8	297 of 1481	79.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	80.5	221 of 2251	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	39.3	1363 of 2220	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	92.6	55 of 2172	97.5%	★★★★★
2019	56.5	719 of 2073	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	89.6	80 of 2039	96.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	90.9	129 of 2274	94.3%	★★★★★
2025	79.3	241 of 1818	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	98.0	16 of 2246	99.3%	★★★★★
2023	76.1	379 of 2245	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	482 of 2228	78.4%	★★★★☆
2021	85.3	203 of 2168	90.6%	★★★★★
2019	91.2	120 of 2069	94.2%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	92 of 2030	95.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.6	210 of 1743	88.0%	★★★★☆
2025	65.0	401 of 1439	72.1%	★★★★☆
2024	93.9	21 of 1733	98.8%	★★★★★
2023	72.0	380 of 1749	78.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.2	270 of 1723	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	216 of 1700	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	77.9	272 of 1684	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	79.6	238 of 1673	85.8%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	82.7	164 of 2057	92.0%	★★★★★
2025	90.8	56 of 1974	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	73.8	337 of 1990	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	77.9	256 of 1961	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	74.0	300 of 1876	84.0%	★★★★☆
2021	80.2	212 of 1861	88.6%	★★★★☆
2019	73.0	315 of 1857	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	61.3	540 of 1797	69.9%	★★★★☆
2017	73.4	294 of 1777	83.5%	★★★★☆
2016	75.3	232 of 1762	86.8%	★★★★☆
2015	85.2	6 of 1743	99.7%	★★★★★
2014	85.7	21 of 1734	98.8%	★★★★★
2013	79.2	145 of 1652	91.2%	★★★★★
2012	68.3	327 of 1603	79.6%	★★★★☆
2011	82.2	37 of 1672	97.8%	★★★★★
2010	77.6	138 of 1568	91.2%	★★★★★
2009	81.3	104 of 1539	93.2%	★★★★★
2008	79.1	162 of 1510	89.3%	★★★★☆
2007	83.8	76 of 1497	94.9%	★★★★★
2006	77.1	202 of 1430	85.9%	★★★★☆
2005	84.8	61 of 1429	95.7%	★★★★★
2004	82.8	58 of 1427	95.9%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	76.6	194 of 1837	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	71.7	262 of 1829	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	63.6	404 of 1810	77.7%	★★★★☆
2018	67.4	296 of 1784	83.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	81.4	156 of 1976	92.1%	★★★★★
2025	87.4	50 of 1504	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	84.3	94 of 1880	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	81.4	161 of 1891	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	72.3	334 of 1841	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	204 of 1815	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	58.3	682 of 1798	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.2	728 of 1781	59.1%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.5	16 of 1208	98.7%	★★★★★
2025	74.4	12 of 964	98.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	95.5	16 of 1513	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	52.4	684 of 1884	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.8	217 of 1847	88.3%	★★★★☆
2021	81.9	125 of 1848	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	67.1	368 of 1818	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	52.5	686 of 1794	61.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.4	218 of 1993	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	89.0	52 of 1515	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	61.9	537 of 1891	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	71.6	374 of 1913	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	73.6	302 of 1853	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	80.2	206 of 1840	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	80.3	203 of 1824	88.9%	★★★★☆
2018	64.8	459 of 1803	74.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.4	338 of 1611	79.0%	★★★★☆
2025	82.3	87 of 1294	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	62.0	454 of 1556	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	74.5	230 of 1576	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	53.3	625 of 1525	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.0	247 of 1510	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	57.9	570 of 1526	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.9	711 of 1539	53.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Gifted and Talented (2023)100th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)99th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2026)94th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)89th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)86th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)86th percentile~ school

White (2026)82nd percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2018)61st percentile-22 vs school

Middle school

Male (2026)94th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)90th percentile~ school

White (2026)88th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)86th percentile-7 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)80th percentile-9 vs school

At Risk (2022)79th percentile-6 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)99th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)92nd percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)89th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)89th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)79th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English II Reading93%+33 vs state

Biology87%+16 vs state

U.S. History82%+12 vs state

Algebra I80%+26 vs state

English I Reading80%+25 vs state

Mathematics76%+32 vs state

Reading74%+19 vs state

Social Studies58%+27 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Highland School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6625 Fm 608	Roscoe	79545	Nolan County	Highland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 766-3652	207	23	9.0	21.7%	180 (87.0%)	1 (0.5%)	24 (11.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)			80.0	86.7	80.0	92.9	82.4	83.3	70.0	80.0	80.0	61.5	66.7	83.3	55.0	93.3	66.7	66.7	93.8	58.3	$18,032
Loraine School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	800 S Lightfoot	Loraine	79532	Mitchell County	Loraine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 737-2225	141	19	7.5	63.8%	50 (35.5%)	2 (1.4%)	85 (60.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)								(n/a)			18.2	30.0	25.0	42.9	25.0	7.7	40.0	25.0	33.3	36.4	37.5	8.3	20.0	25.0	22.2	36.4	37.5	0.0	$19,760

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland School

How many students attend Highland School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 207 students attended Highland School.

Is Highland School a good school?

Yes. Highland School ranks in the top 9.0% of Texas alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Highland School?

Students at Highland School are 87% White, 12% Hispanic.

What district is Highland School in?

Highland Independent School District (Isd)

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

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