Top 20 High School Football Teams In Texas

• Division: 6A
• Region: III
• State Championships: 2017 (6A II)
• Nationally Ranked: 2017 (25)

No one can forget the 2015 dream run when Cy-Fair lifted the 6A Divison II State Championship. The undefeated season saw the Bobcats overcome Midway High School to end the year with a 15-0 record.

NFL talents like John Evans, Adger Armstrong, Brock Wright, and Auston Deculus attended this prestigious school.

• Division: 2A-2
• Region: III
• State Championships: 2017 (2A D1), 2018 (2A II), 2019 (2A II)
• Nationally Ranked: N/A
  

Over 700 wins, ranking them in the nation’s top 20, and a staggering 3 state championships (5 unclaimed) paint a picture of dominance.

But it’s not just trophies – names like Jerry Hopkins, an NFL linebacker in the 70s, and Quan Cosby, an explosive wide receiver from the early 2010s, prove Mart breeds talent.

• Division: 3A-2
• State Championships: 2014 (2A D1), 2015 (2A D1), 2020 (3A II)
• Nationally Ranked: N/A

Texas boasts a rich high school football tapestry, but few threads shine brighter than the Canadian Wildcats. Three state titles and countless gridiron legends solidify their Top 20 status.

Powerhouse seasons like 2015’s 2A D1 dominance, where they outscored playoff opponents 331-76, showcase their offensive prowess.

Beyond trophies, the Wildcats have produced NFL talent like HB Billy Cross, and DL Auston English.

• Division: 4A-2
• Region: III
• State Championships: 2015 (4A II), 2016 (4A II)
• Nationally Ranked: N/A

NFL alums like Earl Thomas, Kevin Smith, and Gregg Hill blazed trails from Orange to the pros. Remember names like Earnest Anderson and Jim Colvin? They honed their skills under the Friday night lights of Mustangs.

• Division: 5A-2
• State Championships: 2013 (3A II), 2020 (4A D1)
• Nationally Ranked: N/A

Two state championships and a decade of dominance (135 wins) solidified their place among the Top 20 Texas high schools. An offensive juggernaut, the Eagles’ air attack and dynamic rushing game have terrorized defenses for years.

• Division: 5A-1
• State Championships: 2018 (6A II)
• Nationally Ranked: 2018 (24)

With a 2018 6A state title, the Lobos etched their name in football history. They have consistently produced NFL talents (a total of 25), including Mike Clark, Chubby Grigg, Chris Ivory, Bobby Taylor, and Rickey Watts.

• Division: 6A
• State Championships: 2005 (4A D1), 2016 (5A D1), 2017 (5A D1), 2018 (5A D1)
• Nationally Ranked: N/A

Highland Park’s Scots boast a throne forged from 5 state titles and a record-shattering 775 wins.

From the “silk stocking boys” rivalry of the 20s to modern powerhouses, the Scots churn out NFL talents like Bobby Lane, Kyle Williams, and Matthew Stafford.

• Division: 6A 
  
• State Championships: 2012 (4A D1), 2013 (4A D1)
• Nationally Ranked: N/A

Although Guyer won the championships in 2012 and 2013, they received their highest state ranking in 2022 (4). Previously, the highest rank they received was #5 in 2021 and #5 in 2014.

• Division: 5A-1
• State Championships: 2020 (5A D1)
• Nationally Ranked: 2020 (8)

The red and blue from Denton played four consecutive state championship matches in the early 2000s (2000-03) and won twice (2001 and 2002).

Since moving to 5A-I in 2019, they have already proven their worth by lifting the 2020 5A state trophy.

• Division: 4A-2
• State Championships: 2013 (3A D1), 2015 (4A D1), 2017 (4A D1), 2019 (4A D I), 2020 (4A II), 2022 (4A II)
• Nationally Ranked: N/A

Five state titles in a decade (six total), 126 wins since 2011, and a dynasty forged in East Texas grit. Stars like Keaontay Ingram, Bud Marshall, and John Booty honed their skills on the Carthage gridiron

• Division: 6A
• State Championships: 2013 (5A II), 2014 (6A II)
• Nationally Ranked: 2013 (15), 2014 (9)

The Longhorns are a dynasty built on speed and swagger, they’ve claimed three state titles (one unclaimed) under legendary coach Joey McGuire from 2003 to 2016. During his tenure, they won seven district titles and appeared in playoffs for twelve straight years.

• Division: 6A
• State Championships: 2016 (6A D1)
• Nationally Ranked: 2015 (9), 2016 (7), 2017 (16)

Lake Travis Cavaliers boasts a trophy case overflowing with state championships and NFL talent. The Cavaliers have nurtured gridiron talents like Robert Turner, Garrett Wilson, and Baker Mayfield.

• Division: 6A
• State Championships: N/A
• Nationally Ranked: 2019 (20), 2020 (15)

Southlake Carroll roars high with three state titles (five unclaimed), two state runner-ups, and five state final four runs.

Boasting a 597 overall win at 78.8% win rate puts them on everyone’s watch list.

• Division: 6A
• State Championships: 2016 (6A II), 2022 (6A II), 2023 (6A II)
• Nationally Ranked: 2013 (7), 2014 (24), 2016 (2), 2022 (21)

DeSoto’s dominance speaks volumes: back-to-back 6A Division II state titles, a perfect 2023 season (15-0), and a reputation for churning out NFL talent.

Eagles alumni like Von Miller, Cyrus Gray, Patrick Crayton, and Chris Lacy light up NFL rosters, a testament to DeSoto’s pipeline of gridiron greatness.

• Division: 5A-1 
• State Championships: 2013 (4A II), 2014 (5A D1), 2016 (5A II), 2018 (5A II), 2019 (5A D1), 2020 (5A II), 2022 (5A D1), 2023 (5A D1)
• Nationally Ranked: 2013 (22), 2016 (25)

Texas high school football royalty, the Aledo Bearcats, roar into the Top 20 all-time with seven state titles, including consecutive championships from 2019 to 2023.

NFL star RB Johnathan Gray honed his skills on the Bearcat gridiron.

• Division: 6A
• State Championships: 2022 (6A D1), 2023 (6A D1)
• Nationally Ranked: 2018 (4), 2019 (6), 2020 (16), 2021 (21), 2022 (7)

Boasting two back-to-back state titles and a national reputation for explosive offense, they’ve produced NFL stars like Barry Foster, Ricky Williams, Josh Harris, and Adam Butler.

• Division: 6A
• State Championships: 2019 (6A II), 2020 (6A 1), 2021 (6A II)
• Nationally Ranked: 2015 (11), 2020 (3), 2021 (2), 2022 (16)

From Drew Brees’ spiral magic to Nick Foles’ Super Bowl heroics, Westlake boasts a pipeline to pro glory. 54 straight wins, 4 state titles – mere milestones in a dynasty fueled by legendary coaches and fierce Chap pride.

• Division: 6A
  
• Region: III
• State Championships: 2015 (6A II), 2020 (6A II)
  
• Nationally Ranked: 2013 (25), 2014 (25), 2015 (1), 2017 (17), 2019 (15), 2020 (17)

The Katy Tigers roar as one of Texas’ top high school football dynasties. With nine state titles (seven unclaimed), including a legendary 2015 season with a rock-solid defense, these stripes leave their mark on Texas gridiron history.

Eight names have found a place in the professional league, including Ryan Mouton, Moro Ojomo, and Andy Dalton.

• Division: 6A
• State Championships: 2013 (5A D1), 2014 (6A D1), 2017 (6A D1)
• Nationally Ranked: 2013 (2), 2014 (1), 2015 (12), 2017 (3), 2018 (5)

The Allen Eagles reign supreme in Texas high school football history.

Five state titles, ten state final fours, and a staggering 16-year district championship streak (2006-2021) paint a picture of pure dominance. Over 230 wins in just 19 seasons and birthing 13 NFL players solidifies their legacy.

• Division: 6A
• Region: III
• State Championships: 2015 (6A D1), 2018 (6A D1), 2019 (6A D1), 2021 (6A D1)
• Nationally Ranked: 2015 (10), 2018 (1), 2019 (4), 2020 (7), 2021 (13), 2022 (9)

North Shore Mustangs gallop into Texas high school football history with a herd of championship titles (4) and national top rankings. They were ranked #1 in 2018.

NFL professionals like Terrence Melton, Kevin Rutland, Cory Redding, DeAndrew Mathews, and Earl Mitchell attended this school.