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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cameron County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 45 public high schools serving 32,231 students in Cameron County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cameron County, TX are Brownsville Early College High School, Harlingen School Of Health Professions and Idea Riverview College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cameron County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cameron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Cameron County, 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 South Texas Isd Medical Professions, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cameron County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brownsville Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
343 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Gr: 8-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Harlingen Collegiate High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Medical Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Veterans Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Charger Ln
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: 6-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
South Texas Isd Medical Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10650 N Expy 77/83
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-11 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Gr: 6-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Los Fresnos High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
907 N Arroyo
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 3,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Gr: 9-11 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1414.
Edna Tamayo House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1438 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
Gr: 9-10 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1409 E Harrison St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Rank: #1717.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Hanna Early College High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2615 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Gr: 6-10 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Porter Early College High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Pace Early College High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
314 W Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2222.
Hester Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
Gr: 7-11 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
La Feria Early College High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
Gr: 9-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 Old Alice Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #2626.
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-6000
Gr: 9 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Positive Redirection Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6275
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2828.
Rivera Early College High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6955 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Lopez Early College High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Rio Hondo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22547 State Hwy 345
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Jesus R Cruz St
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Triumph Public High Schools-san Benito
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Port Isabel Early College High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0030
Gr: 9-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Harlingen H S - South
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Dixieland Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33316 River Dr
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cameron County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cameron County, TX include Brownsville Early College High School, Harlingen School Of Health Professions and Idea Riverview College Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in Cameron County?
49 public high schools are located in Cameron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron County?
Cameron County public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cameron County are often viewed compared to one another?

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