For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 476 students in 78579, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in 78579, TX is Progreso High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 78579 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78579, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78579 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Progreso High School, with 85-89% 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78579, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Progreso High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78579, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Gr: 9 | 1 student
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Gr: 5-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Multi Alter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 613
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781
Gr: 3-12 | 3 students
600 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281
Gr: 5-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679
Gr: 5-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
School Of Choice (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Gr: 10-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 78579, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 78579, TX include Progreso High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78579?
1 public high schools are located in 78579.
What is the racial composition of students in 78579?
78579 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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