For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,235 students in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Greater South River City are Travis County Juvenile Detention Center, University High School and Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Travis Early College High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
University High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2007 University Dr
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 854-7077
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 854-7077
Grades: 9-11
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Travis Early College High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2527
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2527
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: n/an/a
Graduation Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin, TX include Travis County Juvenile Detention Center, University High School and Leadership Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin?
the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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