For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 518 students in 78861, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 78861, TX is Hondo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 78861 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78861, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78861 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hondo High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78861, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hondo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2603 Ave H
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3341
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3341
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
78861, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2516 Mchaughten
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Gr: 8-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78861, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78861, TX include Hondo High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78861?
1 public high schools are located in 78861.
What is the racial composition of students in 78861?
78861 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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