For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 111 students in 79079, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 79079, TX is Shamrock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 79079 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79079, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79079 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shamrock High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79079, TX Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shamrock High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
79079, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15781 Fm 1036
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79079, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79079, TX include Shamrock High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79079?
1 public high schools are located in 79079.
What is the racial composition of students in 79079?
79079 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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