Connally High School

Connally High School serves a tight-knit community on the northern edge of Waco, where families tend to be deeply rooted in the area and invested in their local schools. Academics here sit below state average across the board, so families prioritizing strong test performance may want to weigh their options, though the school's small-district feel means students aren't just another face in the crowd. Waco itself has seen real growth and revitalization in recent years — with Baylor University, the Magnolia district, and a genuinely improving local economy — making it a city worth a closer look for families settling into McLennan County.