For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,596 students in 79605, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 79605, TX is Cooper High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 79605 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79605, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79605 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cooper 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79605, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooper High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3639 Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,596 students
79605, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Early Education Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2970 S 6th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
5340 Hartford St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 671-4569
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 671-4569
Grades: PK
| 70 students
5340 Hartford St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3627
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3627
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Sp Ed Homebound (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2970 S 6th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79605, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79605, TX include Cooper High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79605?
1 public high schools are located in 79605.
What is the racial composition of students in 79605?
79605 public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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