For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,983 students in Willacy County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Willacy County, TX are Pittman Elementary School, San Perlita Elementary School and Raymondville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willacy County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Willacy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Willacy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittman Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
258 E Harris
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8173
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8173
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
San Perlita Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
E Hwy 186 1mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Raymondville High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Fm 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8170
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8170
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Myra Green Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
693 E Monroe Ave
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8171
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8171
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
San Perlita Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Rank: #66.
Raymondville Options Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 E Rodriguez
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8175
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8175
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
Rank: #77.
San Perlita High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #88.
Lasara Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Sixth St
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Rank: #99.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Nth 1st St
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8172
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8172
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1010.
Lasara High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11932 Jones St
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #1111.
Lyford Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12820 Glenn Lofton
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3910
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3910
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #1212.
Lyford Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13094 High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #1313.
Lyford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8125 W High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3909
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3909
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Willacy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ccjjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8240 Simon Gomez Blvd
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3900
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3900
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Ccjjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
419 Fm 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8176
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8176
Grades: 9
| 1 students
San Perlita Instr Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Willacy County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Willacy County, TX include Pittman Elementary School, San Perlita Elementary School and Raymondville High School.
How many public schools are located in Willacy County?
13 public schools are located in Willacy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Willacy County?
Willacy County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Willacy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Willacy County include: Raymondville High School vs. Lyford High School, Lyford High School vs. Raymondville High School, Lasara High School vs. Raymondville High School
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