Best Schools in Starr County, TX
Starr County, TX has 29 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 17 elementary) serving 17,218 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Starr County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Starr County, TX
The top high schools in Starr County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Preparatory For Early College H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 414 Students
2. Roma H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roma Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1773 Students
3. San Isidro H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Isidro Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
4. Grulla H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 761 Students
5. Rio Grande City H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students
Best Middle Schools in Starr County, TX
The top middle schools in Starr County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roma Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roma Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
2. Ringgold Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 722 Students
3. Ramiro Barrera Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Roma Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students
4. Veterans Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
5. Grulla Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Starr County, TX
The top elementary schools in Starr County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delia Gonzalez Garcia El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roma Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
2. Florence J Scott El
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Projected Test Scores
Roma Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
3. Roel A & Celia R Saenz El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roma Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students
4. Emma Vera El
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Projected Test Scores
Roma Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
5. Rt Barrera El
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Roma Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
6. Veterans Memorial El
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Roma Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
7. General Ricardo Sanchez El
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 796 Students
8. Grulla El
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Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
9. Ringgold El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
10. Idea Rio Grande City Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Starr County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Starr County, TX has a total population of 65,920 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 60%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Starr 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 Starr County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Starr County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Starr 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 Starr County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Starr County, TX
How many schools are in Starr County, TX?
Starr County, TX has 29 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 17,218 students in total.
How do schools in Starr County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Starr County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Starr County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Starr 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: 45%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Starr County
5 places in Starr County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Roma (8)
- Rio Grande City (7)
- Grulla (2)
- San Isidro (2)
- Garciasville (1)
School districts (2)
- Rio Grande City Grulla Isd (15 schools)
- Roma Isd (10 schools)