#740 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#8410 of 16,910 nationally
About Poteet H S
Poteet 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 1,523 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 740th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,523.
There are 49 schools in Mesquite; Poteet H S ranks 6th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 Poteet H S by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Poteet H S
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Austin El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students · 428 m away
Cannaday El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students · 889 m away
Beasley El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 1.1 km away
Education Center International Academy 1
Sunnyvale · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
131 students · 1.1 km away
Kimbrough Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,115 students · 1.3 km away
Kimball El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students · 1.6 km away
North Mesquite H S
Mesquite · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,099 students · 1.9 km away
Wilkinson Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students · 2.0 km away
Porter El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students · 2.3 km away
Tisinger El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
739 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Montgomery H S
Montgomery · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,523 students
Greenville H S
Greenville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,520 students
Sharyland H S
Mission · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,527 students
Crockett Early College H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,529 students
Everman H S
Everman · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,529 students
Thomas Jefferson H S
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,516 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Poteet H S a good school?
Poteet H S has a Success Index (US) of 49.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #740 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 Poteet H S rank in Texas?
Poteet H S ranks #740 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #8410 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Poteet H S?
Poteet H S had 1,523 students in 2025.
Is Poteet H S a elementary school or a high school?
Poteet H S is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Poteet H S?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Poteet H S; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.