For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 9,916 students in 78540, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78540, TX are Robert R Vela High School, Edinburg High School and Edinburg North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 78540 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78540, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 78540 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Robert R Vela High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78540, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert R Vela High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Gr: 9-12 | 2,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Edinburg High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 E Wisconsin
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2400
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Edinburg North High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2500
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Economedes High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 N Alamo
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2450
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2450
Gr: 8-12 | 2,707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Edinburg Alternative Education Academy
Alternative School
1301 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2598
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2598
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vision Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
1200 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2584
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2584
Gr: 11-12
78540, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2320 S Cesar Chavez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78540, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78540, TX include Robert R Vela High School, Edinburg High School and Edinburg North High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78540?
8 public high schools are located in 78540.
What is the racial composition of students in 78540?
78540 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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