For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,458 students in 79760, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 79760, TX are George H W Bush New Tech Odessa, Ector Co Youth Center and Permian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79760 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79760, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79760 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George H W Bush New Tech Odessa, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79760, TX Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E 29th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Gr: 8-11 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Permian High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E 42nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0039
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0039
Gr: 9-12 | 4,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Odessa High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N Dotsy
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0029
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0029
Gr: 9-12 | 3,769 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Alter Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1299 A Yukon
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
79760, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 E 29th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 337-3377
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 337-3377
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79760, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79760, TX include George H W Bush New Tech Odessa, Ector Co Youth Center and Permian High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79760?
5 public high schools are located in 79760.
What is the racial composition of students in 79760?
79760 public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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