For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,171 students in Willacy County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Willacy County, TX are Raymondville High School, Raymondville Options Academic Academy and Lasara High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willacy County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Willacy County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Willacy County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lyford High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Willacy County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raymondville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Fm 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8170
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8170
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Raymondville Options Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
512 E Rodriguez
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8175
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8175
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lasara High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11932 Jones St
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
San Perlita High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Lyford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8125 W High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3909
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3909
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Willacy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ccjjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
419 Fm 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8176
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8176
Gr: 9 | 1 student
San Perlita Instr Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Willacy County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Willacy County, TX include Raymondville High School, Raymondville Options Academic Academy and Lasara High School.
How many public high schools are located in Willacy County?
5 public high schools are located in Willacy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Willacy County?
Willacy County public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Willacy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Willacy County include: Raymondville High School vs. Lyford High School, Lyford High School vs. Raymondville High School, Lasara High School vs. Raymondville High School
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