For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,458 students in 79760, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 79760, TX are George H W Bush New Tech Odessa, Ector Co Youth Center and Permian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79760 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79760, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79760 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George H W Bush New Tech Odessa, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79760, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E 29th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Grades: 8-11
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Permian High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E 42nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0039
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0039
Grades: 9-12
| 4,126 students
Rank: #44.
Odessa High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N Dotsy
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0029
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0029
Grades: 9-12
| 3,769 students
Rank: #55.
Alter Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1299 A Yukon
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
79760, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 E 29th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 337-3377
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 337-3377
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79760, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79760, TX include George H W Bush New Tech Odessa, Ector Co Youth Center and Permian High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79760?
5 public high schools are located in 79760.
What is the racial composition of students in 79760?
79760 public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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