U.S. News Ranks Lake Highlands Texas Schools
Lake Highlands Elementary, White Rock Elementary and Lake Highlands High School are among Texas schools featured in the 2027 U.S. News rankings.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Secondary Education
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U.S. News & World Report has published its 2027 rankings of Texas schools, placing Lake Highlands Elementary School at No. 551 among Texas elementary schools and White Rock Elementary School at No. 225. Lake Highlands High School ranked No. 629 among Texas high schools.
Why it matters
The rankings draw on state assessment results in math and reading/language arts across tens of thousands of schools, giving Texas families a comparative view of local campuses. Results are weighed against students' socioeconomic backgrounds, which shapes how the placements should be read.
The rankings cover 46,713 elementary schools, 24,756 middle schools and nearly 18,000 high schools across Texas. Lake Highlands Middle School ranked No. 1,159 among middle schools, while Hotchkiss Elementary ranked No. 1,982 among elementary schools.
The players
U.S. News & World Report
A U.S. news magazine that publishes annual rankings of schools, colleges and hospitals across the United States.
The details
Schools were evaluated on student performance on state math and reading/language arts assessments, with results considered in light of students' socioeconomic backgrounds. Moss Haven Elementary ranked No. 918 among Texas elementary schools, and Forest Meadow Middle School ranked No. 1,431 among middle schools.
Timeline
The article reporting the 2027 U.S. News rankings was published on November 6, 2026.
Season Trajectory
U.S. News & World Report has produced annual school rankings for years, and each edition lets families compare campuses against statewide peers. The 2027 Texas placements extend that recurring series to Lake Highlands-area schools.
Families weighing school options in Texas can use these rankings alongside their own visits and district information. Ranking positions reflect state test results in math and reading/language arts, so parents may want to look at multiple measures before deciding.
The takeaway
School rankings offer one comparative snapshot built largely on state test scores, so they work best as a starting point rather than a final verdict. Reviewing several measures and visiting campuses can give a fuller picture of a school's fit for a particular student.
Further reading
Explore more on Secondary Education to see how school performance is measured and compared across Texas districts.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lake Highlands.
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