Top 10 Best Hidalgo County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 93 public high schools serving 78,269 students in Hidalgo County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, TX are Achieve Early College High School, South Texas Isd Science Academy and South Texas Isd Health Professions. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Hidalgo County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Psja Early College High School, with ≥99% 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 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hidalgo County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achieve Early College High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
South Texas Isd Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
South Texas Isd Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 940 students
Rank: #44.
Morris Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Trenton Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 618-7300
Grades: 6-9
| 1,013 students
Rank: #55.
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1106 N Shary Rd Bldg A
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
B L Gray J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 S Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Grades: 7-9
| 726 students
Rank: #77.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Grades: 9-10
| 10 students
Rank: #99.
Elvis J Ballew High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 E Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Grades: 11-12
| 66 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8525
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #1212.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Grades: 7-11
| 33 students
Rank: #1313.
Psja Early College High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
805 W Ridge Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,493 students
Rank: #1414.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 751 students
Rank: #1515.
Sharyland High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1106 N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,490 students
Rank: #1616.
Memorial High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 E Hackberry Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5201
Grades: 9-12
| 2,138 students
Rank: #1717.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: 6-12
| 688 students
Rank: #1818.
Mission Collegiate High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #1919.
Mcallen High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2021 La Vista Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,185 students
Rank: #2020.
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
603 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: #2121.
Sharyland Pioneer High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 1/2 Mile N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,422 students
Rank: #2222.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 749 students
Rank: #2323.
Psja North Early College High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 E Nolana Loop
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2360
Grades: 9-12
| 2,119 students
Rank: #2424.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Grades: 6-10
| 480 students
Rank: #2525.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Grades: 6-9
| 390 students
Rank: #2626.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2553 Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Grades: 6-12
| 732 students
Rank: #2727.
Rowe High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,941 students
Rank: #2828.
Robert R Vela High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 E Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Grades: 8-12
| 2,190 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Horizon Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Grades: PK-9
| 391 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Grades: 6-12
| 779 students
Rank: #3131.
Lamar Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1009 N 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3222
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #3232.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: 6-12
| 737 students
Rank: #3333.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Grades: PK-11
| 1,313 students
Rank: #3434.
Idea College Preparatory Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Grades: 6-12
| 736 students
Rank: #3535.
Edinburg North High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2500
Grades: 8-12
| 2,694 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hidalgo County, TX

Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
101 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
218 E Juarez St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
317 West Gore St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
1100 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Grades: 12
| n/a students
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
1001 N Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Grades: 6-10
| n/a students
619 Mile 17
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-8275
Grades: 6
| 364 students
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Grades: PK
| 383 students
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Grades: 5-6
| 243 students
201 East Exp 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-5441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 2-3
| 3 students
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Grades: 9-11
| 65 students
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
201 East Exp 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-5441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 East Canton
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3900 N 23rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1201 Bryce Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 10-11
| n/a students
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Grades: 12
| 1 students
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
5103 S Embassy
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 488-8883
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
1205 S 7th St
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 689-3300
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, TX include Achieve Early College High School, South Texas Isd Science Academy and South Texas Isd Health Professions.
How many public high schools are located in Hidalgo County, TX?
93 public high schools are located in Hidalgo County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County, TX?
Hidalgo County, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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