For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,018 students in 79849, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 79849, TX is San Elizario High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 79849 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79849, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79849 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Elizario High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79849, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Elizario High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13981 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3970
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,018 students
79849, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excell Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
12280 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
Grades: 6-11
| 16 students
San Elizario Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1050 Chicken Ranch Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3900
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79849, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79849, TX include San Elizario High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79849?
1 public high schools are located in 79849.
What is the racial composition of students in 79849?
79849 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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