For the 2025 school year, there are 49 public high schools serving 32,231 students in Cameron County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Cameron County, TX are Brownsville Early College High School, Harlingen School Of Health Professions and Idea Riverview College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cameron County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cameron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Cameron County, 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 South Texas Isd Medical Professions, 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cameron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brownsville Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
343 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Gr: 8-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Veterans Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Charger Ln
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: 6-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
South Texas Isd Medical Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10650 N Expy 77/83
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-10 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Gr: 6-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Los Fresnos High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
907 N Arroyo
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5300
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 3,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Gr: 9-10 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
La Feria Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 N Villarreal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8360
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8360
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11224 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Gr: 12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Ami Kids Rio Grande Valley (Fka Rgmi)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Route 3 Box 337
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Gr: 9-11 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
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: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Rank: #2020.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Gr: 6-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Hanna Early College High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2615 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Gr: 6-9 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Porter Early College High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,683 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Pace Early College High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
314 W Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,629 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Hester Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
Gr: 5-11 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
La Feria Early College High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
Gr: 8-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6650 Old Alice Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #3030.
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-6000
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-6000
Gr: 9 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Positive Redirection Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6275
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6275
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #3232.
Brownsville Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8630
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #3333.
Rivera Early College High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6955 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Lopez Early College High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3205 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,771 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3535.
Rio Hondo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22547 State Hwy 345
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1200
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Cameron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alexander Magnet High School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
3600 E Del Mar
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
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
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 Mc Kinnon St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4350 Morrison Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Cameron Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2330 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Cameron Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2310 W Hwy 77
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 361-4629
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 361-4629
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students
Cameron County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
203 E Oleander
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Gulf Coast High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1715 Hwy 146 By Pass
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Gr: 11 | 1 student
International Educational Services (Ies) High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Gr: 9-12
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 95%
400 S W St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-1616
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-1616
Gr: 1 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2400 E Van Buren St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
33790 Fm 803
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5250
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5250
Gr: 9-10 | 1,657 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Mid-valley Academy (Pk-3) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
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
901 Filmore St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
600 N Reynolds
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1100
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1100
Gr: 3-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Gr: 7-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Santa Maria Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11119 Military Hwy 281
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Santa Rosa Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Hwy 107 And Cruz St
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Gr: 6-12
Santa Rosa Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2310 W Hwy 77
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Gr: 10 | 1 student
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
Swk - Casa Antigua (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
502 E Expy 77 83
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
Swk - Casa Rio Grande (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
401 E Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 86%
2801 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cameron County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Cameron County, TX include Brownsville Early College High School, Harlingen School Of Health Professions and Idea Riverview College Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in Cameron County?
49 public high schools are located in Cameron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron County?
Cameron 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cameron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cameron County include: Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy vs. Harlingen Collegiate High School, Harlingen Collegiate High School vs. Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy, Harlingen H S - South vs. Harlingen High School
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