Top 5 Best 79556 Texas Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,942 students in 79556, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 94 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 79556, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79556, TX are Sweetwater Intermediate School, East Ridge Elementary School and Sweetwater Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79556 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79556, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79556, TX Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
705 E 3rd
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Grades: 3-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E 12th St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Grades: 1-2
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: n/an/a
1202 Corral St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Grades: PK
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Mustang Dr
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Grades: PK-K
| 265 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79556 Texas

79556, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
207 Musgrove St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 79556, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79556, TX include Sweetwater Intermediate School, East Ridge Elementary School and Sweetwater Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 79556?
6 public schools are located in 79556.
What percentage of students in 79556 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 79556 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79556?
79556 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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