For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,596 students in 79605, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in 79605, TX is Cooper High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 79605 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79605, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79605 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cooper High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79605, TX Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooper High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3639 Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,596 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
79605, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Education Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2970 S 6th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Gr: PK-12
5340 Hartford St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 671-4569
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 671-4569
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
5340 Hartford St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3627
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3627
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Sp Ed Homebound (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2970 S 6th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 79605, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 79605, TX include Cooper High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79605?
1 public high schools are located in 79605.
What is the racial composition of students in 79605?
79605 public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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