For the 2024-25 school year, there are 87 public high schools serving 75,577 students in Hidalgo County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, TX are Achieve Early College High School, Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy and South Texas Isd Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Hidalgo 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 Memorial 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 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hidalgo County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achieve Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1106 N Shary Rd Bldg A
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
South Texas Isd Science Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #44.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: 6-12
| 709 students
Rank: #55.
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #66.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #77.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 773 students
Rank: #88.
South Texas Isd Health Professions
(Math: 43% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
Rank: #99.
Elvis J Ballew High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Grades: 9
| 52 students
Rank: #1010.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Grades: PK-12
| 1,524 students
Rank: #1111.
Mission Collegiate High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #1212.
Sharyland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1106 N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,546 students
Rank: #1313.
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
603 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #1414.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Grades: 6-9
| 507 students
Rank: #1515.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Grades: 6-10
| 529 students
Rank: #1616.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 762 students
Rank: #1717.
Vanguard Rembrandt
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 E Kelly Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Grades: PK-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #1818.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: 6-12
| 749 students
Rank: #1919.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Grades: 6-11
| 538 students
Rank: #2020.
Valley View Early College Campus
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 E Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1200
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1200
Grades: 8-9
| 523 students
Rank: #2121.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2553 Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Grades: 6-12
| 759 students
Rank: #2222.
Psja Early College High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 W Ridge Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2300
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,459 students
Rank: #2323.
Lamar Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 N 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3222
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3222
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #2424.
Idea Elsa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
431 S Fannin
Elsa, TX 78543
(956) 567-4700
Elsa, TX 78543
(956) 567-4700
Grades: 6-10
| 532 students
Rank: #2525.
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8525
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8525
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #2626.
Robert R Vela High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Grades: 8-12
| 2,189 students
Rank: #2727.
Rowe High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,944 students
Rank: #2828.
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Grades: 6-12
| 771 students
Rank: #2929.
Idea College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 725 students
Rank: #3030.
Sharyland Pioneer High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 1/2 Mile N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,471 students
Rank: #3131.
Idea North Mission College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 742 students
Rank: #3232.
Idea College Preparatory Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Grades: 6-12
| 736 students
Rank: #3333.
Psja Southwest Early College High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Javelina Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,692 students
Rank: #3434.
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Grades: 6-12
| 755 students
Rank: #3535.
Vanguard Mozart
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 E Business 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 1,178 students
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Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3d Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2110 Hester Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1254
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1254
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Alter Center For Ed (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
101 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Beto House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
218 E Juarez St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cameron County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
317 West Gore St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
College Career & Technology Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Grades: 12
| n/a students
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
1001 N Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
619 Mile 17
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-8275
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-8275
Grades: 6
| 364 students
2001 Redskin Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Grades: 9-10
| 140 students
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Grades: PK
| 383 students
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Grades: 5-6
| 243 students
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 2-3
| 3 students
5441 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Excel Academy Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Grades: 9-11
| 65 students
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Guidance Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
801 East Canton
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hidalgo Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Hidalgo Co J J A E P (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 688-6123
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 688-6123
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 10-11
| n/a students
Hidalgo J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Grades: 12
| 1 students
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Horizon H S Harlingen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: 9
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, TX include Achieve Early College High School, Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy and South Texas Isd Science Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Hidalgo County?
87 public high schools are located in Hidalgo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo 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 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hidalgo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hidalgo County include: Idea Edinburg College Preparatory vs. Edinburg North High School, Veterans Memorial High School vs. Mission High School, Robert R Vela High School vs. Edinburg North High School
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