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Best Schools in WYLIE, TX

18 public K-12 schools in WYLIE from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

18 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in WYLIE, TX using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

18
Schools
17,079
Students
Avg Quality
15:1
Avg Class Size

How the WYLIE Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

WYLIE, TX enrolls 17,079 students across 18 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 15:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in WYLIE is Wylie H S, scoring 46/100 (D) with 3,189 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

WYLIE schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect WYLIE housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Wylie H S accounts for 18.7% of all WYLIE public-school enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means WYLIE-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

WYLIE school enrollment varies 1063× across entities

WYLIE school enrollment ranges from 3 students (lowest) to 3,189 students (highest), a spread of 3,186 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city — small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

WYLIE operates only 1 school district — among the most consolidated governance structures in the country

Most WYLIE school districts are a single unified district covering the whole city — a structural feature that simplifies inter-school comparison but concentrates policy authority. Consolidation produces narrower variance because resources pool across larger populations, but it can also mask intra-school district inequities — sub-school district differences within a single school district are not visible at this aggregation level. Consolidated systems typically rely more heavily on top-down funding formulas than on local revenue variability.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

WYLIE student-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 — near the typical range (US average ~16) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 16:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within WYLIE is typically wider than the WYLIE-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Wylie H S 46 D
2. Wylie East H S 46 D
3. Ab Harrison Int 45 D
4. Grady Burnett J H 43 D
5. Raymond B Cooper J H 43 D
6. Frank Mcmillan J H 43 D
7. Dr Al Draper Intermed 45 D
8. Davis Int 45 D
9. Wally Watkins El 48 D
10. R V Groves El 43 D
11. Tibbals El 48 D
12. Dodd El 45 D
13. Rita Smith El 64 C+
14. P M Akin El 46 D
15. T F Birmingham El 44 D
16. R F Hartman El 45 D
17. Achieve Academy 53 C-
18. Collin Co J J a E P 30 F

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in WYLIE, TX?

The top-rated school in WYLIE is Wylie H S with a quality score of 46/100. There are 18 public schools in WYLIE with 17,079 total students.

How many schools are in WYLIE, TX?

WYLIE has 18 public schools with a total enrollment of 17,079 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 15:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.