For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,202 students in 79701, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 79701, TX are Young Women's Leadership Academy, Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center and Idea Travis Academy. 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 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79701, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79701 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79701, TX Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Gr: 6-11 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 5-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Idea Travis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-1000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-1000
Gr: PK-9 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Midland Freshman High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1200
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1200
Gr: 9 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #66.
Viola M Coleman High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Midland High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
805 Elk Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Gr: K-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
702 South Jackson St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Gr: PK | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Washington Stem Academy (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Gr: K-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2101 West Missouri Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Gr: PK | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79701, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79701, TX include Young Women's Leadership Academy, Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center and Idea Travis Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 79701?
7 public high schools are located in 79701.
What is the racial composition of students in 79701?
79701 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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