For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,796 students in Donna, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Donna, TX are Idea College Prep, Donna High School and Donna North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Donna, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Donna have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Donna, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Donna North High School, with 95% 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Donna, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Donna High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 E Wood Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1700
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,992 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Donna North High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7250 N Val Verde Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-4190
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-4190
Gr: 9-12 | 1,974 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Donna Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
281 Military Hwy
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 688-6123
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 688-6123
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students
Donna, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Academy Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Gr: 9-11 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
400 North Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1800
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1800
Gr: 9 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Donna, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Donna, TX include Idea College Prep, Donna High School and Donna North High School.
How many public high schools are located in Donna?
5 public high schools are located in Donna.
What is the racial composition of students in Donna?
Donna public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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