For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 258 students in 78390, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 78390, TX is Taft High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 78390 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78390, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78390 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Taft High School, 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 78390, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taft High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 Rincon Rd
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
78390, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Ed Campus Shoreline High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 College St
Taft, TX 78390
(512) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(512) 528-2636
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78390, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78390, TX include Taft High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78390?
1 public high schools are located in 78390.
What is the racial composition of students in 78390?
78390 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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