For the 2026 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 79701 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79701, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79701 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
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 Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Gr: 6-11 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Gr: 5-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Idea Travis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-1000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-1000
Gr: PK-9 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Midland Freshman High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1200
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1200
Gr: 9 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Midland Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 W Missouri
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #66.
Viola M Coleman High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Golf Course Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Midland High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
79701, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
805 Elk Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Gr: K-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
702 South Jackson St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Gr: PK | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Midland Excel Campus High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1234
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1234
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Washington Stem Academy (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Gr: K-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2101 West Missouri Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Gr: PK | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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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