For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,403 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 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78550, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78550, TX Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Gr: 8-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Harlingen Collegiate High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Medical Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Edna Tamayo House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1438 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
Gr: 9-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1409 E Harrison St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Lozano
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4900
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4900
Gr: 9 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Harlingen H S - South
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Dixieland Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3800
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,600 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Harlingen High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E Marshall Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3600
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,931 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Secondary Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
78550, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3700 E Harrison Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Gr: 7-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 95%
New Pathways Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
208 S F St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Gr: 1-6
Southwest Key (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
23011 Rio Rancho
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Gr: 6-9 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 86%
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?
8 public high schools are located in 78550.
What is the racial composition of students in 78550?
78550 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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