Best 79512 Texas Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 249 students in 79512, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 79512, TX are Wallace Accelerated High School and Colorado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79512 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79512, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79512 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colorado 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79512, TX Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallace Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Colorado High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79512 Texas

79512, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
312 E 12th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2673
Gr: 7 | 1 student
440 Cedar St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-5215
Gr: 3-5
1435 Elm St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3471
Gr: PK-2
312 E 12th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Gr: 9
149 S Hwy 208
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 282-2311
149 S Hwy 208
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 766-3652
Gr: 6-12
149 S Hwy 208
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Gr: 6-11 | 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 79512, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79512, TX include Wallace Accelerated High School and Colorado High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79512?
2 public high schools are located in 79512.
What is the racial composition of students in 79512?
79512 public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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