For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 283 students in 79853, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 79853, TX is Tornillo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 79853 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79853, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79853 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tornillo 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 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79853, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tornillo High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 D Oil Mill
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3550
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
79853, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tornillo Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
19250 Cobb Ave
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3090
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3090
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
19200 Gaby Rd
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3150
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3150
Grades: PK-2
| 189 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79853, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79853, TX include Tornillo High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79853?
1 public high schools are located in 79853.
What is the racial composition of students in 79853?
79853 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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