For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 272 students in 75559, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 75559, TX is Dekalb High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 75559 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 75559, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 75559 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dekalb High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 75559, TX Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 W Maple St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
75559, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Boston Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3347 S Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 75559, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 75559, TX include Dekalb High School.
How many public high schools are located in 75559?
1 public high schools are located in 75559.
What is the racial composition of students in 75559?
75559 public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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