For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,074 students in Hidalgo, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Hidalgo, TX is Hidalgo Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hidalgo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Hidalgo, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hidalgo Early College High School, with 96% 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 Hidalgo, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hidalgo Early College High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4301
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4301
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Hidalgo, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hidalgo Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
Hidalgo J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Valley View 8th Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3000 East Dicker Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Gr: 8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Valley View 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3000 East Dicker Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Gr: 9 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Hidalgo, TX include Hidalgo Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hidalgo?
1 public high schools are located in Hidalgo.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo?
Hidalgo 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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