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Midlothian High School

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Midlothian High School ranks 460 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

460^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 77% of Texas high schools

Summary

Midlothian High School in Midlothian, TX, is a large, established high school serving 1,976 students in grades 9-12 within the highly-rated Midlothian Independent School District (Isd), and it has shown a strong upward trend in state rankings, climbing from the 62nd percentile to the 77th percentile in recent years.

What truly sets Midlothian High School apart from nearby schools is its consistent, broad academic strength. In the most recent school year, it was the only school in the immediate area to score above the state average in every single core subject—Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. History. This is a significant differentiator from schools like Waxahachie High School and Cedar Hill High School, which struggle in multiple areas. While it is comparable to Mansfield High School, Midlothian has a clear edge in English I and II Reading, subjects that are often gateways to college readiness. The school also shows rapid improvement for its Special Education and English Language Learner populations, a rate of progress not seen in comparable nearby schools.

Interestingly, the school’s performance in Algebra I, while above the state average, is its weakest subject and the only area where it underperforms its own district average. This contrasts with its district sibling, Midlothian Heritage High School, which excels in Biology and U.S. History but struggles more with Algebra I. Overall, Midlothian High School is a top-tier choice for families seeking a strong, well-rounded public high school in the region, offering a comprehensive traditional experience that outperforms most local peers.

1,976

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,562

Per pupil spending ?

28.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

923 S 9th St
Midlothian, TX 76065-3636

(469) 856-5100

District: Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Midlothian High School:

Elementary:	Irvin Elementary
	J A Vitovsky Elementary
	Jean Coleman Elementary
	Larue Miller Elementary
	More...
	Mt Peak Elementary
Middle:	Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
	Frank Seale Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.1%

Hispanic:

24.1%

African American:

18.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (72% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Texas high schools

✓97% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg74%

Texas avg62%

460^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)

147^th of 951Midlothian Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.6	460 of 2009	77.1%	★★★★☆
2025	65.4	537 of 1974	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	62.7	613 of 1990	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.7	744 of 1961	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.0	658 of 1876	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.4	561 of 1861	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.9	839 of 1857	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.8	627 of 1797	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.9	463 of 1777	73.9%	★★★★☆
2016	65.6	512 of 1762	70.9%	★★★★☆
2015	72.1	333 of 1743	80.9%	★★★★☆
2014	73.2	300 of 1734	82.7%	★★★★☆
2013	75.2	226 of 1652	86.3%	★★★★☆
2012	77.4	130 of 1603	91.9%	★★★★★
2011	70.4	386 of 1672	76.9%	★★★★☆
2010	70.4	358 of 1568	77.2%	★★★★☆
2009	73.8	269 of 1539	82.5%	★★★★☆
2008	76.0	231 of 1510	84.7%	★★★★☆
2007	76.4	229 of 1497	84.7%	★★★★☆
2006	77.2	198 of 1430	86.2%	★★★★☆
2005	70.6	348 of 1429	75.6%	★★★★☆
2004	66.3	474 of 1427	66.8%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.6	262 of 1086	75.9%	★★★★☆
2025	65.7	180 of 834	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	62.6	272 of 1065	74.5%	★★★★☆
2023	56.3	354 of 1069	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.1	305 of 1031	70.4%	★★★★☆
2021	63.4	273 of 1020	73.2%	★★★★☆
2019	55.2	359 of 1024	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.4	178 of 1013	82.4%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.5	436 of 556	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	30.5	318 of 428	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.3	415 of 530	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	50.6	304 of 525	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.8	388 of 507	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.2	367 of 488	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.3	329 of 487	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	80.0	54 of 486	88.9%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	38.2	1055 of 1837	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.5	573 of 1829	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.9	975 of 1810	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.0	840 of 1784	52.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.1	365 of 1195	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	39.3	585 of 1153	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.6	907 of 1437	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.2	934 of 1371	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.7	680 of 1278	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.4	876 of 1195	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.6	992 of 1136	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.5	929 of 1113	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.7	490 of 1936	74.7%	★★★★☆
2025	66.2	361 of 1504	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	64.4	498 of 1880	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	54.8	784 of 1891	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.8	840 of 1841	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.9	574 of 1815	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.1	839 of 1798	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.9	672 of 1781	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.0	761 of 1206	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	72.2	228 of 964	76.3%	★★★★☆
2023	60.5	622 of 1182	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.0	464 of 1172	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.7	564 of 1177	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.9	369 of 1145	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.0	575 of 1137	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.5	479 of 1860	74.2%	★★★★☆
2025	55.4	481 of 1453	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.9	744 of 1805	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.8	977 of 1820	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.2	836 of 1762	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.5	564 of 1743	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.3	975 of 1714	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.0	959 of 1691	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.3	508 of 1937	73.8%	★★★★☆
2025	53.5	486 of 1513	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.1	723 of 1884	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.1	1160 of 1897	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.3	923 of 1847	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.7	848 of 1848	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.5	1175 of 1818	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.0	1002 of 1794	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.3	462 of 1954	76.4%	★★★★☆
2025	59.4	466 of 1515	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.3	776 of 1891	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.5	713 of 1913	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.4	598 of 1853	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.0	587 of 1840	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.7	910 of 1824	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.6	684 of 1803	62.1%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.7	311 of 713	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.0	232 of 598	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.3	285 of 731	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	31.2	482 of 677	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.2	386 of 664	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.7	289 of 588	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.8	353 of 604	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.5	350 of 582	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	32.1	80 of 107	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.3	56 of 101	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.9	51 of 106	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	83.9	21 of 95	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	92.9	6 of 105	94.3%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.9	468 of 1581	70.4%	★★★★☆
2025	43.6	656 of 1299	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.4	1128 of 1548	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	47.8	626 of 1478	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.1	334 of 1418	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	43.8	678 of 1382	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.7	916 of 1357	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.9	920 of 1347	31.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.1	458 of 1584	71.1%	★★★★☆
2025	58.7	426 of 1294	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.1	675 of 1556	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.6	761 of 1576	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.2	710 of 1525	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.1	731 of 1510	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.3	1025 of 1526	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.1	821 of 1539	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Male (2026)76th percentile~ school

African American (2026)76th percentile~ school

Female (2026)75th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)74th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)74th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)71st percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2026)70th percentile-7 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)69th percentile-8 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)56th percentile-21 vs school

At Risk (2022)43rd percentile-22 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)37th percentile-40 vs school

Native American (2024)25th percentile-44 vs school

Asian (2026)22nd percentile-56 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology77%+7 vs state

U.S. History73%+3 vs state

English II Reading71%+11 vs state

English I Reading71%+16 vs state

Algebra I68%+14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				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)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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	Total
Midlothian High School	Public	9-12	923 S 9th St	Midlothian	76065	Ellis County	Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 856-5100	1,976	116	17.0	28.6%	990 (50.1%)	373 (18.9%)	477 (24.1%)	28 (1.4%)	10 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (5.0%)	68.6	460^th of 2009 public high schools	77.1%		65.4	537^th of 1974 public high schools	72.8%	77	67.9	77.4	71.1	71.3	73.3	$8,562
Midlothian Heritage High School	Public	9-12	4000 Fm 1387	Midlothian	76065	Ellis County	Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 856-5400	1,760	90	19.6	22.6%	933 (53.0%)	228 (13.0%)	487 (27.7%)	17 (1.0%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	87 (4.9%)	71.3	402^nd of 2009 public high schools	80.0%		66.2	518^th of 1974 public high schools	73.8%	116	53.2	84.5	70.1	75.6	79.3	$7,768
Waxahachie High School	Public	9-12	3001 Us Hwy 287 Bypass	Waxahachie	75167	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4600	3,056	194	15.7	44.4%	1,071 (35.0%)	648 (21.2%)	1,202 (39.3%)	13 (0.4%)	9 (0.3%)	4 (0.1%)	109 (3.6%)	43.7	1129^th of 2009 public high schools	43.8%		42	1108^th of 1974 public high schools	43.9%	21	27.9	62.5	53.7	59.1	70.8	$7,609
Venus High School	Public	9-12	12 Bulldog Dr	Venus	76084	Johnson County	Venus Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 366-8815	717	47	15.1	76.0%	187 (26.1%)	37 (5.2%)	466 (65.0%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.5%)	34.7	1371^st of 2009 public high schools	31.8%		33.2	1321^st of 1974 public high schools	33.1%	50	21.0	59.8	46.8	52.4	64.0	$9,947
Mansfield Lake Ridge High School	Public	9-12	101 N Day Miar Rd	Mansfield	76063	Tarrant County	Mansfield Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 314-0400	2,751	157	17.5	32.1%	499 (18.1%)	1,264 (45.9%)	531 (19.3%)	298 (10.8%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	155 (5.6%)	74.7	338^th of 2009 public high schools	83.2%		75	308^th of 1974 public high schools	84.4%	30	78.3	82.1	72.9	72.1	79.1	$6,947
Cedar Hill High School	Public	9-12	1 Longhorn Blvd	Cedar Hill	75104	Dallas County	Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 272-2000	1,974	130	15.1	59.3%	56 (2.8%)	1,321 (66.9%)	509 (25.8%)	14 (0.7%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	64 (3.2%)	13.6	1751^st of 2009 public high schools	12.8%		21.8	1572^nd of 1974 public high schools	20.4%	179	11.4	37.1	29.8	37.2	46.9	$8,168
Cedar Hill Collegiate High School	Public	9-12	1515 W Beltline Rd	Cedar Hill	75104	Dallas County	Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 272-2021	304	16	18.6	43.1%	15 (4.9%)	155 (51.0%)	124 (40.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	86.6	106^th of 2009 public high schools	94.7%		91.7	40^th of 1974 public high schools	98.0%	66		91.2	78.0	90.9	81.7	$7,621
Mansfield High School	Public	9-12	3001 E Broad St	Mansfield	76063	Tarrant County	Mansfield Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 314-0100	2,552	143	17.8	36.2%	965 (37.8%)	634 (24.8%)	632 (24.8%)	179 (7.0%)	10 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	131 (5.1%)	68.5	464^th of 2009 public high schools	76.9%		70.8	394^th of 1974 public high schools	80.0%	70	57.8	78.9	68.1	71.5	79.8	$7,315
Life H S Waxahachie	Public, Charter	9-12	170 W Butcher Rd	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Life School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 708-4444	1,114	62	17.9	52.2%	165 (14.8%)	479 (43.0%)	424 (38.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (3.9%)	59.2	707^th of 2009 public high schools	64.8%		58.8	704^th of 1974 public high schools	64.3%	3	38.6	78.1	67.5	70.7	68.0	$9,752
Waxahachie H S Of Choice	Public	10-12	1000 Hwy 77 N	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 923-4758	56	12	4.7	50.0%	22 (39.3%)	10 (17.9%)	19 (33.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.9%)								(n/a)				40.0	41.7	$74,419

Frequently Asked Questions about Midlothian High School

What is the racial makeup of Midlothian High School?

Students at Midlothian High School are 50% White, 24% Hispanic, 19% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Midlothian High School?

Midlothian High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Irvin Elementary
Elementary : J A Vitovsky Elementary
Elementary : Jean Coleman Elementary
Elementary : Larue Miller Elementary
Elementary : Mt Peak Elementary
Middle : Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
Middle : Frank Seale Middle

What district is Midlothian High School in?

Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Midlothian High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,976 students attended Midlothian High School.

Is Midlothian High School a good school?

Midlothian High School ranks 460^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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