For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,222 students in 78520, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78520, TX are Brownsville Early College High School, Veterans Memorial Early College High School and Idea Riverview College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78520 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78520, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78520 have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Veterans Memorial Early College High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78520, TX Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
343 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Veterans Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4550 U S Military Hwy 281
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,016 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 804 students
Rank: #44.
Triumph Public High Schools-brownsville
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
944 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #55.
Pace Early College High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 W Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,939 students
78520, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3600 E Del Mar
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 Mc Kinnon St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
Gulf Coast High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1715 Hwy 146 By Pass
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Grades: 11
| 1 students
2400 E Van Buren St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
New High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Lk Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(409) 938-4251
Brownsville, TX 78520
(409) 938-4251
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
901 Filmore St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
201 Lindenwood Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6201
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8800 Mchperson
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6112
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78520, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78520, TX include Brownsville Early College High School, Veterans Memorial Early College High School and Idea Riverview College Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in 78520, TX?
5 public high schools are located in 78520, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78520, TX?
78520, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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