For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,068 students in Zapata, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Zapata, TX is Zapata High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zapata, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Zapata have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Zapata, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Zapata High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Zapata, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zapata High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 State Hwy 16
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Zapata, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 3224
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Gr: PK-K | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Zapata, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Zapata, TX include Zapata High School.
How many public high schools are located in Zapata?
1 public high schools are located in Zapata.
What is the racial composition of students in Zapata?
Zapata public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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