Best Schools in Cameron County, TX
Cameron County, TX has 182 public schools (33 high, 31 middle, 104 elementary) serving 101,735 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Cameron County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cameron County, TX
The top high schools in Cameron County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brownsville Early College H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
2. Harlingen Collegiate H S
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
3. Harlingen School Of Health Professions
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 376 Students
4. Idea Riverview College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 787 Students
5. Los Fresnos H S
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Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3272 Students
6. Idea College Preparatory San Benito
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 767 Students
7. Veterans Memorial Early College H S
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2172 Students
8. Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 762 Students
9. South Texas Isd Medical Professions
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Projected Test Scores
South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
10. Hanna Early College H S
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Projected Test Scores
Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2246 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cameron County, TX
The top middle schools in Cameron County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
2. Stillman Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1095 Students
3. Manzano Middle
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
4. Los Cuates Middle
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Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
5. Moises Vela Middle
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
6. Memorial Middle
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
7. Resaca Middle
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Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 857 Students
8. Gutierrez Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
9. Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
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Projected Test Scores
Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 10 • 278 Students
10. Lucio Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 698 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cameron County, TX
The top elementary schools in Cameron County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paredes El
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Projected Test Scores
Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students
2. Pullam El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 841 Students
3. Bryss Academy
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Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 508 Students
4. Benavides El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 882 Students
5. Ortiz El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
6. Rancho Verde El
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Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students
7. Lee H Means El
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
8. Bowie El
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Harlingen Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
9. Olmito El
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Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 575 Students
10. Burns El
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Brownsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cameron County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cameron County, TX has a total population of 421,017 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cameron County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cameron County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cameron County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cameron County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cameron County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cameron County, TX
How many schools are in Cameron County, TX?
Cameron County, TX has 182 public schools: 33 high schools, 31 middle schools and 104 elementary schools, serving 101,735 students in total.
How do schools in Cameron County perform on state tests?
On average, 182 schools in Cameron County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Cameron County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cameron County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cameron County
11 places in Cameron County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Brownsville (60)
- Harlingen (29)
- San Benito (23)
- La Feria (7)
- Los Fresnos (5)
- Port Isabel (4)
- Rio Hondo (4)
- Santa Maria (3)
- Santa Rosa (3)
- Olmito (2)
- Combes (1)
School districts (9)
- Brownsville Isd (51 schools)
- Harlingen Cisd (29 schools)
- San Benito Cisd (19 schools)
- Los Fresnos Cisd (13 schools)
- La Feria Isd (7 schools)
- Point Isabel Isd (4 schools)
- Rio Hondo Isd (4 schools)
- Santa Maria Isd (4 schools)
- Santa Rosa Isd (3 schools)