Top 5 Best 79701 Texas Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,537 students in 79701, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 79701, TX are Midland Freshman High School, Midland High School and Midland Alternative Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79701 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79701, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79701 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Midland High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79701, TX Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Freshman High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1200
Grades: 9-10
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Midland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,323 students
Rank: #33.
Midland Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 W Missouri
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Grades: 7-11
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Viola M Coleman High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Golf Course Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Grades: 7-11
| 4 students
Rank: #66.
Richard Milburn Midland South
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
503 E Interstate 20 Frontage R
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 203-9829
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79701 Texas

79701, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
805 Elk Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
702 South Jackson St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Grades: PK
| 398 students
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1234
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2101 West Missouri Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Grades: PK
| 292 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 79701, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79701, TX include Midland Freshman High School, Midland High School and Midland Alternative Program.
How many public high schools are located in 79701, TX?
6 public high schools are located in 79701, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 79701, TX?
79701, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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