For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,476 students in 78560, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78560, TX are Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School, Jimmy Carter Early College High School and La Joya High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 78560 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78560, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 78560 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jimmy Carter Early College 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 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78560, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
603 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
La Joya High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
604 N Coyote Blvd
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2330
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Academy
Alternative School
101 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
78560, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78560, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78560, TX include Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School, Jimmy Carter Early College High School and La Joya High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78560?
4 public high schools are located in 78560.
What is the racial composition of students in 78560?
78560 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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