For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 9,916 students in 78540, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78540, TX are Robert R Vela High School, Edinburg North High School and Economedes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78540 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78540, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78540 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Robert R Vela High School, with 94% 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 78540, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: 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
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
78540, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78540, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78540, TX include Robert R Vela High School, Edinburg North High School and Economedes High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78540?
8 public high schools are located in 78540.
What is the racial composition of students in 78540?
78540 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).
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