For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,110 students in 78520, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 78520, TX are Brownsville Early College High School, Idea Riverview College Preparatory and Veterans Memorial Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78520 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78520, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78520 have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Veterans Memorial Early College High School, with ≥99% 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78520, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
343 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Veterans Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Charger Ln
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Pace Early College High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
314 W Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Triumph Public High Schools-brownsville
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
944 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bryss Academy High School
Charter School
2250 N Coria
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: 9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 78520, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 78520, TX include Brownsville Early College High School, Idea Riverview College Preparatory and Veterans Memorial Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78520?
6 public high schools are located in 78520.
What is the racial composition of students in 78520?
78520 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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