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Best Hidalgo County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 88 public high schools serving 76,775 students in Hidalgo County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, TX are Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, Achieve Early College High School and South Texas Isd Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Hidalgo County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Memorial High School, 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 Hidalgo County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1106 N Shary Rd Bldg A
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Achieve Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
South Texas Isd Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Gr: 6-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
603 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Mission Collegiate High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 318-0211
Gr: PK-12 | 1,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8525
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Sharyland High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1106 N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
South Texas Isd Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15101 Edgemere Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(915) 201-1959
Gr: 6-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Gr: 6-11 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Vanguard Van Gogh
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1407 W Moore Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 403-5000
Gr: PK-9 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Vanguard Rembrandt
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 E Kelly Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 283-0600
Gr: PK-12 | 1,978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Sharyland Pioneer High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 1/2 Mile N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Gr: 6-12 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2553 Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Psja Early College High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
805 W Ridge Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Lamar Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1009 N 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3222
Gr: 10-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
South Palm Gardens High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-0404
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Vanguard Mozart
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
155 E Business 83
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 223-2030
Gr: PK-12 | 1,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Idea College Preparatory Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
325 Kansas Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Gr: 6-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Idea Elsa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
431 S Fannin
Elsa, TX 78543
(956) 567-4700
Gr: 6-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Memorial High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 E Hackberry Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5201
Gr: 9-12 | 2,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Idea Toros College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3300 Texas Rd
Edinburg, TX 78542
(956) 961-7807
Gr: 8-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Idea College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Psja North Early College High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 E Nolana Loop
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2360
Gr: 9-12 | 2,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Gr: 6-12 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #3535.
Idea North Mission College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hidalgo County, TX include Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, Achieve Early College High School and South Texas Isd Science Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Hidalgo County?
89 public high schools are located in Hidalgo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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