Top 5 Best 79701 Texas High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,202 students in 79701, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 79701, TX are Young Women's Leadership Academy, Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center and Idea Travis Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
high schools in zipcode 79701 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79701, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
high school in zipcode 79701 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Midland High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79701, TX High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Grades: 6-11
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Grades: 5-11
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Travis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-1000
Grades: PK-9
| 1,195 students
Rank: #44.
Midland Freshman High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1200
Grades: 9
| 856 students
Rank: #55.
Midland Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 W Missouri
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #66.
Midland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1100
Grades: 7-12
| 2,577 students
Rank: #77.
Viola M Coleman High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Golf Course Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
[+] Show Closed Schools in 79701 Texas

79701, Texas Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
805 Elk Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
702 South Jackson St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Grades: PK
| 398 students
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1234
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Grades: K-6
| 352 students
2101 West Missouri Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Grades: PK
| 292 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 79701, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79701, TX include Young Women's Leadership Academy, Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center and Idea Travis Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 79701?
7 public high schools are located in 79701.
What is the racial composition of students in 79701?
79701 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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