For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,068 students in Zapata, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Zapata, TX is Zapata High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zapata, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Zapata have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Zapata, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Zapata High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Zapata, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zapata High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 State Hwy 16
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Zapata, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 3224
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Gr: PK-K | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Zapata, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Zapata, TX include Zapata High School.
How many public high schools are located in Zapata?
1 public high schools are located in Zapata.
What is the racial composition of students in Zapata?
Zapata public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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