For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 868 students in Dilley, TX (there are , serving 30 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Dilley, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Dilley, TX are Dilley Elementary School, Mary Harper Middle School and Dilley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dilley, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dilley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dilley, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dilley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Harriman St
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1313
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1313
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Harper Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Fm 117
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-2195
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-2195
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
Dilley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Grey Wolf Dr
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1814
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1814
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Dilley, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Big Foot Daep Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
245 Hwy 117
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1912
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1912
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dilley, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Dilley, TX include Dilley Elementary School, Mary Harper Middle School and Dilley High School.
How many public schools are located in Dilley?
3 public schools are located in Dilley.
What percentage of students in Dilley go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Dilley are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dilley?
Dilley public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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