For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 178 students in 79839, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 79839, TX is Fort Hancock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 79839 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79839, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 79839 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Hancock High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79839, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Hancock High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3811
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3811
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
79839, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3868
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3868
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
P O Box 98
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3867
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3867
Grades: PK-12
| 567 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79839, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79839, TX include Fort Hancock High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79839?
1 public high schools are located in 79839.
What is the racial composition of students in 79839?
79839 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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