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Best 78550 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,321 students in 78550, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 78550, TX are Harlingen School Of Health Professions, Harlingen Collegiate High School and Edna Tamayo House. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78550 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78550, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78550 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harlingen H S - South, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78550, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Harlingen High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 E Marshall Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Secondary Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 78550, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 78550, TX include Harlingen School Of Health Professions, Harlingen Collegiate High School and Edna Tamayo House.
How many public high schools are located in 78550?
7 public high schools are located in 78550.
What is the racial composition of students in 78550?
78550 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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