For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,054 students in 79556, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 94 private students). 96% 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 Int, Sweetwater High School and East Ridge Elementary 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 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% 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 63% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Int
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 E 3rd
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Grades: 3-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E 12th St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Grades: 1-2
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
1202 Corral St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Mustang Dr
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Grades: PK-K
| 258 students
79556, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hobbs Alter Ed Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
207 Musgrove St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
Jp Cowen Achievement Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
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 Int, Sweetwater High School and East Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79556, TX?
6 public schools are located in 79556, TX.
What percentage of students in 79556, TX go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 79556, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79556, TX?
79556, TX public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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