For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 387 students in 79108, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 79108, TX is River Road High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 79108 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79108, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79108 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River Road High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79108, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Road High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Mobley
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
79108, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Heights Alter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9500 U S 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9500 Us 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8721
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8721
Grades: 7-9
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79108, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79108, TX include River Road High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79108?
1 public high schools are located in 79108.
What is the racial composition of students in 79108?
79108 public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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