For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,690 students in 79701, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 79701, TX are Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center, Midland Freshman High School and Midland Alternative Program. 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 28% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79701, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79701 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79701, TX Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-10
| 1 students
Rank: #22.
Midland Freshman High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1200
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1200
Grades: 9
| 887 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 7-11
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Midland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,492 students
Rank: #55.
Viola M Coleman High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Rank: #66.
Richard Milburn Academy Midland South
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 E Interstate 20 Frontage R
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 203-9829
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 203-9829
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
79701, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
805 Elk Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
702 South Jackson St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Grades: PK
| 398 students
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Washington Stem Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Grades: K-6
| 352 students
2101 West Missouri Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Grades: PK
| 292 students
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What are the top ranked public high schools in 79701, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79701, TX include Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center, Midland Freshman High School and Midland Alternative Program.
How many public high schools are located in 79701?
6 public high schools are located in 79701.
What is the racial composition of students in 79701?
79701 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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