Best 79927 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,070 students in 79927, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 79927, TX are Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory and Socorro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79927 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79927, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79927 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Socorro High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79927, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
Gr: 6-11 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Socorro High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10150 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 79927, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 79927, TX include Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory and Socorro High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79927?
2 public high schools are located in 79927.
What is the racial composition of students in 79927?
79927 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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