For the 2025 school year, there are 49 public high schools serving 32,231 students in Cameron County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Cameron County, TX are Brownsville Early College High School, Harlingen School Of Health Professions and Harlingen Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cameron County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cameron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Cameron County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pace Early College High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cameron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
343 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Grades: 8-12
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Harlingen Collegiate High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 Medical Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 800 students
Rank: #55.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Grades: 6-12
| 754 students
Rank: #66.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Grades: 8-11
| 14 students
Rank: #77.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Grades: 6-10
| 571 students
Rank: #88.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Grades: 6-12
| 689 students
Rank: #99.
Veterans Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Charger Ln
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,294 students
Rank: #1010.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Grades: 6-12
| 782 students
Rank: #1111.
Los Fresnos High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
907 N Arroyo
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5300
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 3,291 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Grades: 9-10
| 10 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
La Feria Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 N Villarreal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8360
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8360
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Edna Tamayo House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1438 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
Grades: 9-11
| 10 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11224 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Grades: 12
| 6 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Ami Kids Rio Grande Valley (Fka Rgmi)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Route 3 Box 337
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Grades: 9-11
| 6 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1409 E Harrison St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #1919.
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Grades: 6-9
| 350 students
Rank: #2020.
South Texas Isd Medical Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10650 N Expy 77/83
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 838 students
Rank: #2121.
Hanna Early College High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2615 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,278 students
Rank: #2222.
Pace Early College High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
314 W Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,629 students
Rank: #2323.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Grades: 6-12
| 555 students
Rank: #2424.
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6650 Old Alice Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 408 students
Rank: #2525.
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Lozano
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4900
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4900
Grades: 9
| 1,035 students
Rank: #2626.
Porter Early College High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,683 students
Rank: #2727.
Rivera Early College High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6955 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,185 students
Rank: #2828.
Lopez Early College High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3205 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,771 students
Rank: #2929.
La Feria Early College High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
Grades: 8-12
| 912 students
Rank: #3030.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3131.
Positive Redirection Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6275
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6275
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3232.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 Jesus R Cruz St
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #3333.
Brownsville Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8630
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3434.
Triumph Public High Schools-san Benito
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #3535.
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-6000
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-6000
Grades: 9
| 690 students
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Cameron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alexander Magnet High School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
3600 E Del Mar
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3700 E Harrison Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Grades: 7-8
| 211 students
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 Mc Kinnon St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4350 Morrison Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Cameron Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2330 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Cameron Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2310 W Hwy 77
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 361-4629
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 361-4629
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Cameron County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
203 E Oleander
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
Gulf Coast High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1715 Hwy 146 By Pass
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Grades: 11
| 1 students
International Educational Services (Ies) High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Keys Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2809 N 7th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3220
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3220
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6800
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6800
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
400 S W St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-1616
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-1616
Grades: 1
| 204 students
2400 E Van Buren St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
33790 Fm 803
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5250
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5250
Grades: 9-10
| 1,657 students
Mid-valley Academy (Pk-3) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Lk Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(409) 938-4251
Brownsville, TX 78520
(409) 938-4251
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Pathways Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
208 S F St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
901 Filmore St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
600 N Reynolds
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1100
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1100
Grades: 3-4
| 255 students
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Santa Maria Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11119 Military Hwy 281
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Santa Rosa Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Hwy 107 And Cruz St
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Santa Rosa Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2310 W Hwy 77
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Southwest Key (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
23011 Rio Rancho
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Grades: 6-9
| 42 students
201 Lindenwood Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6201
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Swk - Casa Antigua (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
502 E Expy 77 83
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Swk - Casa Rio Grande (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
401 E Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 N 13th St Ste 15
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8200
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
United Magnet (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
8800 Mchperson
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6112
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-0884
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-0884
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
2801 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cameron County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Cameron County, TX include Brownsville Early College High School, Harlingen School Of Health Professions and Harlingen Collegiate High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cameron County?
49 public high schools are located in Cameron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron County?
Cameron County public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cameron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cameron County include: Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy vs. Harlingen Collegiate High School, Harlingen Collegiate High School vs. Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy, Pace Early College High School vs. Hanna Early College High School
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