For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 291 students in 78140, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in 78140, TX is Nixon-smiley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78140 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 78140, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78140 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nixon-smiley 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78140, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nixon-smiley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
78140, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 78140, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 78140, TX include Nixon-smiley High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78140?
3 public high schools are located in 78140.
What is the racial composition of students in 78140?
78140 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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