#914 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#9883 of 16,910 nationally
About Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S is a public high located in Mesquite, in the Mesquite ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,294 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 914th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,294.
There are 49 schools in Mesquite; Mesquite H S ranks 16th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mesquite H S by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mesquite H S
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Black El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students · 614 m away
Agnew Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,070 students · 939 m away
Shaw El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students · 1.7 km away
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El
Mesquite · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
212 students · 1.9 km away
Moss El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 2.0 km away
Hanby El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
768 students · 2.1 km away
Rutherford El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
803 students · 2.1 km away
Ignite Community School - Mesquite
Mesquite · Charter other · Grades PK–12
480 students · 2.5 km away
Tisinger El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
739 students · 2.7 km away
McWhorter El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Eastwood H S
El Paso · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,295 students
Magnolia H S
Magnolia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,292 students
Red Oak H S
Red Oak · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,297 students
Lake Belton H S
Temple · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students
Psja Early College H S
San Juan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students
Clear Brook H S
Friendswood · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,303 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesquite H S a good school?
Mesquite H S has a Success Index (US) of 44.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #914 of 1,419 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mesquite H S rank in Texas?
Mesquite H S ranks #914 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #9883 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mesquite H S?
Mesquite H S had 2,294 students in 2025.
Is Mesquite H S a elementary school or a high school?
Mesquite H S is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mesquite H S?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mesquite H S; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.