Best Schools in Hidalgo County, TX
Hidalgo County, TX has a total of 384 schools including 88 high schools, 62 middle schools and 207 elementary schools. A total of 220,229 students attend Hidalgo County, TX schools. On average, schools in Hidalgo County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hidalgo County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Hidalgo County, TX
Hidalgo County, TX has 88 high schools with 68,977 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hidalgo County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hidalgo County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Achieve Early College H S
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
2. South Texas Isd Science Academy
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South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 795 Students
3. South Texas Isd Health Professions
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South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 755 Students
4. Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 478 Students
5. South Texas Isd World Scholars
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South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students
6. Idea Quest College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 709 Students
7. Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
8. Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 773 Students
9. Sharyland H S
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1546 Students
10. Psja Early College H S
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2459 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hidalgo County, TX
Hidalgo County, TX has 62 middle schools with 43,179 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hidalgo County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hidalgo County exceed expectations.
1. South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
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South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
2. Morris Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1016 Students
3. B L Gray J H
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 730 Students
4. Cathey Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
5. Michael E Fossum Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
6. Central Middle
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
7. Sharyland North J H
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 806 Students
8. South Middle
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1309 Students
9. Idea Owassa College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 1 • 529 Students
10. Mary Hoge Middle
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 938 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hidalgo County, TX
Hidalgo County, TX has 207 elementary schools with 103,452 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hidalgo County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hidalgo County meet expectations.
1. Milam El
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 755 Students
2. Gonzalez El
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 797 Students
3. Canterbury El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
4. Jefferson Elem
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
5. Valley View South El
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Valley View Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
6. Dr Pablo Perez
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
7. Harry Shimotsu El
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 670 Students
8. Memorial El
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1075 Students
9. Blanca E Sanchez
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
10. Idea Quest Academy
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 762 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hidalgo County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hidalgo County, TX has a total population of 870,781 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hidalgo County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
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