For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,206 students in Willacy County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Willacy County, TX are Raymondville High School, Raymondville Options Academic Academy and San Perlita High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willacy County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Willacy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Willacy County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lyford 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Willacy County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raymondville High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Fm 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8170
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8170
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Raymondville Options Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 E Rodriguez
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8175
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8175
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
San Perlita High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #44.
Lasara High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11932 Jones St
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #55.
Lyford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8125 W High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3909
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3909
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Willacy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ccjjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8240 Simon Gomez Blvd
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3900
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3900
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Ccjjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
419 Fm 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8176
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8176
Grades: 9
| 1 students
San Perlita Instr Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Willacy County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Willacy County, TX include Raymondville High School, Raymondville Options Academic Academy and San Perlita High School.
How many public high schools are located in Willacy County?
5 public high schools are located in Willacy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Willacy County?
Willacy County public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Willacy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Willacy County include: Raymondville High School vs. Lyford High School, Lyford High School vs. Raymondville High School, Raymondville High School vs. Lasara High School
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