Best Schools in Hidalgo County, TX
Hidalgo County, TX has 352 public schools (71 high, 59 middle, 199 elementary) serving 219,815 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Hidalgo County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hidalgo County, TX
The top high schools in Hidalgo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students
2. Achieve Early College H S
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
3. Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 478 Students
4. Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
5. Mission Collegiate H S
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Mission Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students
6. Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College H S
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Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students
7. Idea Quest College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 709 Students
8. South Texas Isd Science Academy
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South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 795 Students
9. Jimmy Carter Early College H S
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La Joya Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
10. Sharyland H S
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1546 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hidalgo County, TX
The top middle schools in Hidalgo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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. Michael E Fossum Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
4. B L Gray J H
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 730 Students
5. Central Middle
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Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
6. Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 11 • 507 Students
7. Sharyland North J H
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Sharyland Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 806 Students
8. Cathey Middle
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
9. South Middle
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1309 Students
10. Valley View J H
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Valley View Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 483 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hidalgo County, TX
The top elementary schools in Hidalgo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Austin El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
2. Jc Kelly El
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
3. Hidalgo Park El
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
4. Gonzalez El
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 797 Students
5. Hidalgo El
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Hidalgo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
6. Canterbury El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
7. Rayburn El
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
8. Thigpen-zavala El
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Mcallen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
9. Jefferson Elem
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
10. Freddy Gonzalez El
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Edinburg Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 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.
Questions About Schools in Hidalgo County, TX
How many schools are in Hidalgo County, TX?
Hidalgo County, TX has 352 public schools: 71 high schools, 59 middle schools and 199 elementary schools, serving 219,815 students in total.
How do schools in Hidalgo County perform on state tests?
On average, 352 schools in Hidalgo County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Hidalgo County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hidalgo 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: 46%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hidalgo County
22 places in Hidalgo County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (22)
- Mission (51)
- Edinburg (48)
- Pharr (28)
- Donna (20)
- Mcallen (18)
- Mercedes (13)
- Alamo (9)
- Weslaco (9)
- Alton (7)
- Elsa (7)
- La Joya (6)
- Edcouch (4)
- Penitas (4)
- Progreso (4)
- Hidalgo (3)
- Monte Alto (3)
- La Villa (2)
- Palmhurst (2)
- San Juan (2)
- Sullivan City (2)
- Hargill (1)
- Palmview (1)
School districts (20)
- Idea Public Schools (123 schools)
- Edinburg Cisd (42 schools)
- Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd (42 schools)
- La Joya Isd (37 schools)
- Mcallen Isd (30 schools)
- Mission Cisd (23 schools)
- Weslaco Isd (20 schools)
- Donna Isd (19 schools)
- Sharyland Isd (13 schools)
- Mercedes Isd (10 schools)
- Edcouch-Elsa Isd (9 schools)
- Hidalgo Isd (7 schools)
- Valley View Isd (7 schools)
- South Texas Isd (6 schools)
- Vanguard Academy (5 schools)
- Horizon Montessori Public Schools (4 schools)
- Progreso Isd (4 schools)
- Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley (4 schools)
- La Villa Isd (3 schools)
- Monte Alto Isd (3 schools)