For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 14,304 students in Edinburg, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Edinburg, TX are Idea Quest College Preparatory, South Texas Isd World Scholars and Vanguard Beethoven. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edinburg, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Edinburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Edinburg, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea Quest College Preparatory, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Edinburg, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Gr: 6-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Gr: PK-12 | 1,714 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2553 Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Idea Toros College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Texas Rd
Edinburg, TX 78542
(956) 961-7807
Edinburg, TX 78542
(956) 961-7807
Gr: 8-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Lone Star H S South
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 E Monte Cristo Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-5562
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-5562
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 88%
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
1200 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-2300
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-2300
Gr: 9-11 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Edinburg, 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%
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Jjaep-southwest Key Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1313 S 18th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Edinburg, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Edinburg, TX include Idea Quest College Preparatory, South Texas Isd World Scholars and Vanguard Beethoven.
How many public high schools are located in Edinburg?
15 public high schools are located in Edinburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Edinburg?
Edinburg 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).
Which public high schools in Edinburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Edinburg include: Idea Edinburg College Preparatory vs. Edinburg North High School, Robert R Vela High School vs. Edinburg North High School, Edinburg North High School vs. Robert R Vela High School
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