For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,518 students in Rio Grande City, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Rio Grande City, TX are Preparatory For Early College High School, Grulla High School and Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande City, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Rio Grande City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Rio Grande City, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grulla 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 99% 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 Rio Grande City, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Preparatory For Early College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Fm 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4254
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4254
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Grulla High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6884 E Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4294
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4294
Grades: 9-12
| 770 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 661 students
Rank: #44.
Rio Grande City High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5726 Fm 755
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 488-6000
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 488-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,674 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rio Grande City, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Rio Grande City, TX include Preparatory For Early College High School, Grulla High School and Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in Rio Grande City?
4 public high schools are located in Rio Grande City.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grande City?
Rio Grande City 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).
Which public high schools in Rio Grande City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rio Grande City include: Grulla High School vs. Rio Grande City High School, Rio Grande City High School vs. Grulla High School
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