For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,537 students in 79606, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in 79606, TX is Wylie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 79606 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79606, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79606 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wylie High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79606, TX Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wylie High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4502 Antilley Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-1181
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-1181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
79606, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8228 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Gr: 2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Taylor County Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 677-1444
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 677-1444
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-6870
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-6870
Gr: 5-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 79606, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 79606, TX include Wylie High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79606?
1 public high schools are located in 79606.
What is the racial composition of students in 79606?
79606 public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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