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Best 79701 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,588 students in 79701, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 79701, TX are Young Women's Leadership Academy, Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center and Idea Travis Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79701 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79701, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79701 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Midland High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79701, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 688-4540
Gr: 8-9 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #33.
Idea Travis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Gr: PK-10 | 1,298 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Midland Freshman High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3400
Gr: 9 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Midland Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 W Missouri
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Viola M Coleman High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Golf Course Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Midland High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,718 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 79701, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 79701, TX include Young Women's Leadership Academy, Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center and Idea Travis Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 79701?
7 public high schools are located in 79701.
What is the racial composition of students in 79701?
79701 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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