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Tyler Legacy High School

Q: Is Tyler Legacy High School a good school?

Tyler Legacy High School ranks 796 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

796^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 60% of Texas high schools

Summary

Tyler Legacy High School is a large, comprehensive public high school in Tyler, TX, serving 2,770 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Tyler Independent School District (Isd).

Tyler Legacy is a solid, middle-ground school that serves as the academic anchor of its district. It consistently outperforms its in-district counterpart, Tyler High School, across all subjects. The school’s strongest subjects are Biology and U.S. History, where it exceeds the state average. However, its biggest academic challenge is Algebra I, where proficiency rates have historically lagged behind the state average and nearby schools like Whitehouse High School and Bullard High School. On a positive note, the school has excellent graduation rates (consistently above 95%) and very low dropout rates, which are better than those at Whitehouse High School. The school’s overall state ranking has been on an upward trend, climbing from the 51st percentile to the 60th percentile in recent years.

While Tyler Legacy is effective for many students, its performance varies significantly across different groups. The school is exceptionally effective for its White student population, but it struggles more with its low socio-economic status students. This equity gap is a key area of focus. Interestingly, the district’s Tyler Independent School District (Isd) Early College High School, a selective school just 2.9 miles away, serves a higher percentage of low-income students yet achieves a 5-star rating, suggesting that school structure and mission can play a major role in overcoming challenges. For families seeking a smaller environment, Cumberland High School offers a lower student-teacher ratio and comparable academic outcomes. Overall, Tyler Legacy is a large, improving school with strong graduation rates, but it faces clear challenges in math and in ensuring equitable success for all its students.

2,770

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,662

Per pupil spending ?

52.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4500 Red Raider Dr
Tyler, TX 75703

(903) 262-2625

District: Tyler Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Tyler Legacy High School:

Elementary:	Bell Elementary
	Clarkston Elementary
	Dr Bryan C Jack Elementary
	Jones Elementary
	More...
	Owens Elementary
	Peete Elementary
	Rice Elementary
	Woods Elementary
Middle:	Hubbard Middle
	Three Lakes Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.6%

Hispanic:

30.0%

African American:

25.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 56th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓95% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg59%

Texas avg62%

796^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 44% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4High Schools in the Tyler Independent School District (Isd)

468^th of 951Tyler 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	55.9	796 of 2009	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.7	812 of 1974	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.3	907 of 1990	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.4	966 of 1961	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.8	911 of 1876	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.8	793 of 1861	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.2	711 of 1857	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.8	550 of 1797	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.0	642 of 1777	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.6	773 of 1762	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.4	825 of 1743	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.6	663 of 1734	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.5	679 of 1652	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.6	646 of 1603	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	48.8	1125 of 1672	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.6	1001 of 1568	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.5	780 of 1539	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.2	908 of 1510	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.7	687 of 1497	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.4	604 of 1430	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.5	572 of 1429	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	61.6	620 of 1427	56.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.8	671 of 1086	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.8	566 of 834	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.0	683 of 1065	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.7	778 of 1069	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.2	694 of 1031	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.3	619 of 1020	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.4	483 of 1024	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.1	464 of 1013	54.2%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.0	416 of 556	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	39.6	279 of 428	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.5	271 of 530	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.8	336 of 525	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.4	178 of 507	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.6	228 of 488	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.5	278 of 487	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.3	191 of 486	60.7%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	40.2	964 of 1837	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.5	811 of 1829	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.5	754 of 1810	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.5	524 of 1784	70.6%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	481 of 1153	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.3	863 of 1437	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.3	762 of 1371	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.8	611 of 1278	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.8	719 of 1195	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.7	406 of 1136	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.4	319 of 1113	71.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.9	718 of 1936	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.4	633 of 1504	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.3	861 of 1880	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.0	882 of 1891	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.8	799 of 1841	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.3	720 of 1815	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.7	595 of 1798	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.2	468 of 1781	73.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.1	615 of 1206	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	59.5	495 of 964	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.3	655 of 1182	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.4	636 of 1172	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.0	627 of 1177	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.2	598 of 1145	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.6	524 of 1137	53.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.1	771 of 1860	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.7	628 of 1453	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.8	905 of 1805	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.5	803 of 1820	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.1	812 of 1762	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.7	605 of 1743	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.3	824 of 1714	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.9	525 of 1691	69.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.3	1124 of 1937	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.1	850 of 1513	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.3	1166 of 1884	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.1	1240 of 1897	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.0	1098 of 1847	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.2	989 of 1848	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.2	827 of 1818	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.0	698 of 1794	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.5	847 of 1954	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.6	699 of 1515	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.6	998 of 1891	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.1	1018 of 1913	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.0	1013 of 1853	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.1	894 of 1840	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.6	832 of 1824	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.0	721 of 1803	60.0%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.4	246 of 713	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.7	287 of 598	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.6	439 of 731	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.1	496 of 664	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.8	507 of 588	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.6	430 of 604	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	60.9	194 of 582	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.3	757 of 1581	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.8	848 of 1299	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.6	1123 of 1548	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.9	894 of 1478	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.1	1132 of 1418	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.2	611 of 1382	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.4	605 of 1357	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.5	688 of 1347	48.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.1	390 of 1584	75.4%	★★★★☆
2025	68.2	267 of 1294	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	62.1	449 of 1556	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	69.7	327 of 1576	79.3%	★★★★☆
2022	66.0	380 of 1525	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	64.6	426 of 1510	71.8%	★★★★☆
2019	72.1	300 of 1526	80.3%	★★★★☆
2018	72.1	292 of 1539	81.0%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2026)75th percentile+15 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)65th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)63rd percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)59th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)58th percentile~ school

Male (2026)57th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2026)52nd percentile-8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)49th percentile-11 vs school

At Risk (2022)48th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)42nd percentile-18 vs school

African American (2026)38th percentile-22 vs school

Asian (2026)25th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History73%+3 vs state

Biology71%~ state avg

English II Reading63%+4 vs state

English I Reading60%+4 vs state

Algebra I48%-6 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
Tyler Legacy High School	Public	9-12	4500 Red Raider Dr	Tyler	75703	Smith County	Tyler Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 262-2625	2,770	171	16.1	52.4%	1,014 (36.6%)	696 (25.1%)	831 (30.0%)	88 (3.2%)	13 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	128 (4.6%)	55.9	796^th of 2009 public high schools	60.4%		53.7	812^th of 1974 public high schools	58.9%	16	48.3	71.0	59.6	63.4	73.3	$8,662
Trinity Charter Schools - Virtual Reclaim Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1820 Shiloh Rd Ste 1303	Tyler	75703	Smith County	Trinity Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(903) 565-6801	68	3	22.6		24 (35.3%)	7 (10.3%)	33 (48.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.4%)	4	1907^th of 2009 public high schools	5.1%		5.2	1859^th of 1974 public high schools	5.8%	48	0.0	0.0	0.0	15.4	40.0	$11,167
Cumberland High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7200 Paluxy Dr	Tyler	75703	Smith County	Cumberland Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 405-1399	503	40	12.6	32.6%	220 (43.7%)	104 (20.7%)	142 (28.2%)	16 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	50.5	933^rd of 2009 public high schools	53.6%		61.2	641^st of 1974 public high schools	67.5%	292	41.9	61.6	46.1	65.2	76.7	$10,563
Tyler Independent School District (Isd) Early College High School	Public	9-12	3011 Earl Campbell Pkwy	Tyler	75701	Smith County	Tyler Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 262-3098	447	22	20.7	73.6%	82 (18.3%)	71 (15.9%)	266 (59.5%)	14 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	90.9	47^th of 2009 public high schools	97.7%		92.4	35^th of 1974 public high schools	98.2%	12	83.0	96.6	94.8	95.4	89.8	$9,175
Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy	Public	9-12	2800 W Shaw St	Tyler	75701	Smith County	Tyler Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 262-3040	83	10	8.7	80.7%	12 (14.5%)	32 (38.6%)	32 (38.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.4%)	4	1908^th of 2009 public high schools	5.0%		10	1785^th of 1974 public high schools	9.6%	123	0.0		8.3	6.3	36.4	$14,184
Premier H S Of Tyler	Public, Charter	9-12	1106 N Glenwood Blvd	Tyler	75702	Smith County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 592-5222	38	3	12.6	81.6%	11 (28.9%)	7 (18.4%)	18 (47.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)	3	1930^th of 2009 public high schools	3.9%		39.7	1168^th of 1974 public high schools	40.8%	762	0.0			16.7	28.6	$24,223
Texasworks - Tyler	Public, Charter	9-12	1106 N Glenwood Blvd	Tyler	78702	Smith County	Texas Works	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 316-3663	6	1	6.0		0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)	4 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Tyler High School	Public	9-12	3535 Lion Ln	Tyler	75702	Smith County	Tyler Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 262-2850	2,148	146	14.7	86.7%	65 (3.0%)	587 (27.3%)	1,462 (68.1%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (1.1%)	23.7	1602^nd of 2009 public high schools	20.3%		26.7	1475^th of 1974 public high schools	25.3%	127	42.9	48.7	36.7	40.1	52.6	$9,618
Chapel Hill High School	Public	9-12	13172 State Hwy 64 E	Tyler	75707	Smith County	Chapel Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 566-2311	990	77	12.8	79.4%	213 (21.5%)	189 (19.1%)	549 (55.5%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.2%)	42.4	1175^th of 2009 public high schools	41.5%		33.5	1313^th of 1974 public high schools	33.5%	138	24.8	70.4	44.0	49.5	78.7	$10,785
Whitehouse High School	Public	9-12	901 E Main	Whitehouse	75791	Smith County	Whitehouse Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 839-5551	1,404	106	13.2	38.8%	868 (61.8%)	182 (13.0%)	234 (16.7%)	52 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (4.8%)	72.4	376^th of 2009 public high schools	81.3%		72.4	355^th of 1974 public high schools	82.0%	21	59.0	80.2	69.0	77.0	86.6	$9,462

Frequently Asked Questions about Tyler Legacy High School

What is the racial makeup of Tyler Legacy High School?

Students at Tyler Legacy High School are 37% White, 30% Hispanic, 25% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Tyler Legacy High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,770 students attended Tyler Legacy High School.

What district is Tyler Legacy High School in?

Tyler Independent School District (Isd)

What schools feed into Tyler Legacy High School?

Tyler Legacy High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bell Elementary
Elementary : Clarkston Elementary
Elementary : Dr Bryan C Jack Elementary
Elementary : Jones Elementary
Elementary : Owens Elementary
Elementary : Peete Elementary
Elementary : Rice Elementary
Elementary : Woods Elementary
Middle : Hubbard Middle
Middle : Three Lakes Middle

Is Tyler Legacy High School a good school?

Tyler Legacy High School ranks 796^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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