For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 476 students in 78579, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 78579, TX is Progreso High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 78579 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78579, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78579 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Progreso High School, with 85-89% 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 78579, TX Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Progreso High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78579, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Gr: 9 | 1 student
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Gr: 5-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Multi Alter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 613
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781
Gr: 3-12 | 3 students
600 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281
Gr: 5-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679
Gr: 5-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
School Of Choice (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Gr: 10-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78579, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78579, TX include Progreso High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78579?
1 public high schools are located in 78579.
What is the racial composition of students in 78579?
78579 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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