For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 587 students in 79556, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 79556, TX is Sweetwater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 79556 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79556, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79556 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sweetwater 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79556, TX Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
79556, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hobbs Alter Ed Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
207 Musgrove St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
Jp Cowen Achievement Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79556, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79556, TX include Sweetwater High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79556, TX?
1 public high schools are located in 79556, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 79556, TX?
79556, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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