Best High Schools in Willacy County, TX

High schools
6
Students
4,478
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Willacy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Los Fresnos H S

B+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3272 Students

2. Raymondville H S

C+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Raymondville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 508 Students

3. San Perlita H S

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Perlita Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 70 Students

4. Lasara H S

D-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lasara Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students

5. Lyford H S

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lyford Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students

6. Raymondville Options Academic Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Raymondville Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 56 Students

Best Middle Schools in Willacy County, TX

Middle schools
4
Students
1,484
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
22%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Willacy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Myra Green Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Raymondville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students

2. Liberty Memorial Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students

3. San Perlita Middle

D

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Perlita Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 43 Students

4. Lyford Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lyford Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Willacy County, TX

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,368
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
22%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Willacy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pittman El

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Raymondville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students

2. Smith El

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Raymondville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students

3. San Perlita El

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Perlita Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students

4. Las Yescas El

C-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Fresnos Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students

5. Lasara El

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lasara Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 251 Students

6. Lyford El

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lyford Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Willacy County, TX

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Willacy County, TX has a total population of 20,164 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 67%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Willacy County, TX

8,330

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

67%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Willacy County, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

31.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

25.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Willacy County, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Willacy County, TX.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,551 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Willacy County, TX Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Willacy County, TX

How many schools are in Willacy County, TX?

Willacy County, TX has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,330 students in total.

How do schools in Willacy County perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in Willacy County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Willacy County greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Willacy 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Willacy County, TX

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  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Kenedy County, TX

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Brooks County, TX

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Starr County, TX

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Kleberg County, TX

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Jim Hogg County, TX

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Willacy County

4 places in Willacy County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (3)