For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 14,304 students in Edinburg, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Edinburg, TX are Idea Quest College Preparatory, South Texas Isd World Scholars and Vanguard Beethoven. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edinburg, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Edinburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Edinburg, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea Quest College Preparatory, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Edinburg, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: 6-12
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Grades: PK-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #44.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2553 Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Grades: 6-12
| 779 students
Rank: #55.
Robert R Vela High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Grades: 9-12
| 2,192 students
Rank: #66.
Idea Toros College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Texas Rd
Edinburg, TX 78542
(956) 961-7807
Edinburg, TX 78542
(956) 961-7807
Grades: 8-12
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Edinburg North High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2500
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,635 students
Rank: #88.
Economedes High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 N Alamo
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2450
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2450
Grades: 8-12
| 2,707 students
Rank: #99.
Edinburg High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 E Wisconsin
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2400
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,352 students
Rank: #1010.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1111.
Lone Star H S South
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 E Monte Cristo Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-5562
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-5562
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edinburg Alternative Education Academy
Alternative School
1301 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2598
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2598
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-2300
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-2300
Grades: 9-11
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vision Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
1200 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2584
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2584
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Edinburg, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2320 S Cesar Chavez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
801 East Canton
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jjaep-southwest Key Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1313 S 18th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Edinburg, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Edinburg, TX include Idea Quest College Preparatory, South Texas Isd World Scholars and Vanguard Beethoven.
How many public high schools are located in Edinburg?
15 public high schools are located in Edinburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Edinburg?
Edinburg public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Edinburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Edinburg include: Idea Edinburg College Preparatory vs. Edinburg North High School, Robert R Vela High School vs. Edinburg North High School, Edinburg North High School vs. Robert R Vela High School
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