Top 10 Best Willacy County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,976 students in Willacy County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Willacy County, TX are Pittman Elementary School, San Perlita Elementary School and Raymondville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willacy County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Willacy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Willacy County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittman Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
258 E Harris
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8173
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
San Perlita Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
E Hwy 186 1mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Raymondville High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Fm 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8170
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Myra Green Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
693 E Monroe Ave
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8171
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
San Perlita Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
Rank: #66.
Raymondville Options Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
512 E Rodriguez
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8175
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #77.
San Perlita High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #88.
Lasara Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
607 E Sixth St
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Rank: #99.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Nth 1st St
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8172
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1010.
Lasara High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11932 Jones St
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1111.
Lyford Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12820 Glenn Lofton
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3910
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #1212.
Lyford Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13094 High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #1313.
Lyford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8125 W High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3909
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Willacy County, TX

Willacy County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ccjjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8240 Simon Gomez Blvd
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3900
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
419 Fm 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8176
Grades: 9
| 1 students
E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Willacy County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Willacy County, TX include Pittman Elementary School, San Perlita Elementary School and Raymondville High School.
How many public schools are located in Willacy County?
13 public schools are located in Willacy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Willacy County?
Willacy County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Willacy County are often viewed compared to one another?

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