For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,046 students in 78842, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 78842, TX are Del Rio Early College High School, Del Rio High School and Blended Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78842 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78842, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78842 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Del Rio Early College 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78842, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Del Rio Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Memorial Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4416
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4416
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Del Rio High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Memorial Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4329
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4329
Gr: 9-12 | 2,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Blended Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Las Vacas
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4685
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4685
Gr: 8-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 78842, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 78842, TX include Del Rio Early College High School, Del Rio High School and Blended Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 78842?
3 public high schools are located in 78842.
What is the racial composition of students in 78842?
78842 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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