Cameron County Schools & Education
Cameron County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,876
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#166
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cameron County
Measured School Summary
Cameron County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,876 per pupil, Cameron County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cameron County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
175 public schools and 9 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #166 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,876
$622 below the state average
School coverage
175
9 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cameron County has 175 public schools across 9 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Cameron County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Cameron County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#166
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
BROWNSVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
37,898 students
56 listed schools in this county slice.
HARLINGEN CISD
Elementary to high school visible
17,034 students
31 listed schools in this county slice.
LOS FRESNOS CISD
Elementary to high school visible
10,565 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
SAN BENITO CISD
Elementary to high school visible
9,354 students
23 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BROWNSVILLE ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 56 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cameron County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cameron County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cameron County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Massive Urban Education Hub
Cameron County operates a sprawling network of 175 public schools serving nearly 100,000 students. The infrastructure is immense, featuring 94 elementary schools, 30 middle schools, and 39 high schools across nine districts. Charter schools are a significant presence here, with 26 campuses representing 14.9% of the total school inventory.
Brownsville ISD Leads a Multi-District System
Brownsville ISD is the regional giant, managing 56 schools and 37,898 students. Harlingen CISD and San Benito CISD also play major roles, together serving over 26,000 additional students. With 26 charter schools available, parents in Cameron County have some of the most diverse educational choices in South Texas.
Dynamic City and Suburban Campuses
The majority of schools—103 in total—are located in city settings, giving the county a vibrant, urban academic feel. Schools are often very large, with Los Fresnos High School leading the way at 3,272 students. Despite the urban focus, 30 rural schools ensure that families in outlying areas still have local access to education.
School Overview
Total Schools
175
in Cameron County
Reported Enrollment
98,091
175 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
26
15% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Cameron County
BROWNSVILLE ISD
GuideHARLINGEN CISD
GuideLOS FRESNOS CISD
GuideSAN BENITO CISD
GuideLA FERIA ISD
POINT ISABEL ISD
RIO HONDO ISD
SANTA ROSA ISD
SANTA MARIA ISD
175 Public Schools in Cameron County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 175 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS FRESNOS H S | Profile | LOS FRESNOS CISD | LOS FRESNOS, 78566Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 3,272 |
| RIVERA EARLY COLLEGE H S | Profile | BROWNSVILLE ISD | BROWNSVILLE, 78521City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,254 |
| HANNA EARLY COLLEGE H S | Profile | BROWNSVILLE ISD | BROWNSVILLE, 78521City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,246 |
| VETERANS MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S | Profile | BROWNSVILLE ISD | BROWNSVILLE, 78520Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,172 |
| SAN BENITO H S | Profile | SAN BENITO CISD | SAN BENITO, 78586Suburb: Midsize | 10–12 | High | 2,012 |
| HARLINGEN H S | Profile | HARLINGEN CISD | HARLINGEN, 78550City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,942 |
| LOPEZ EARLY COLLEGE H S | Profile | BROWNSVILLE ISD | BROWNSVILLE, 78521City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,831 |
| PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S | Profile | BROWNSVILLE ISD | BROWNSVILLE, 78521City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,814 |
| PACE EARLY COLLEGE H S | Profile | BROWNSVILLE ISD | BROWNSVILLE, 78520City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,788 |
| HARLINGEN H S - SOUTH | Profile | HARLINGEN CISD | HARLINGEN, 78550City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,571 |
| DR ABRAHAM P CANO FRESHMAN ACADEMY | Profile | HARLINGEN CISD | HARLINGEN, 78550City: Small | 9 | Other | 1,188 |
| STILLMAN MIDDLE | Profile | BROWNSVILLE ISD | BROWNSVILLE, 78521Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,095 |
| JUBILEE BROWNSVILLE | Profile | JUBILEE ACADEMIES | SAN ANTONIO, 78222City: Midsize | PK–12 | Charter | 1,010 |
| FAULK MIDDLE | Profile | BROWNSVILLE ISD | BROWNSVILLE, 78521City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 976 |
| LA FERIA H S | Record | LA FERIA ISD | LA FERIA, 78559Suburb: Midsize | 8–12 | High | 909 |
| MANZANO MIDDLE | Record | BROWNSVILLE ISD | BROWNSVILLE, 78521City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 905 |
| GARCIA MIDDLE | Record | BROWNSVILLE ISD | BROWNSVILLE, 78521City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 893 |
| BENAVIDES EL | Record | BROWNSVILLE ISD | BROWNSVILLE, 78520City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 882 |
| SOUTH TEXAS ISD MEDICAL PROFESSIONS | Record | SOUTH TEXAS ISD | OLMITO, 78575Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 858 |
| TREASURE HILLS EL | Record | HARLINGEN CISD | HARLINGEN, 78550City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 858 |
LOS FRESNOS H S
LOS FRESNOS CISD
LOS FRESNOS, 78566 / Suburb: Midsize
RIVERA EARLY COLLEGE H S
BROWNSVILLE ISD
BROWNSVILLE, 78521 / City: Midsize
HANNA EARLY COLLEGE H S
BROWNSVILLE ISD
BROWNSVILLE, 78521 / City: Midsize
VETERANS MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S
BROWNSVILLE ISD
BROWNSVILLE, 78520 / Rural: Fringe
SAN BENITO H S
SAN BENITO CISD
SAN BENITO, 78586 / Suburb: Midsize
HARLINGEN H S
HARLINGEN CISD
HARLINGEN, 78550 / City: Small
LOPEZ EARLY COLLEGE H S
BROWNSVILLE ISD
BROWNSVILLE, 78521 / City: Midsize
PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S
BROWNSVILLE ISD
BROWNSVILLE, 78521 / City: Midsize
PACE EARLY COLLEGE H S
BROWNSVILLE ISD
BROWNSVILLE, 78520 / City: Midsize
HARLINGEN H S - SOUTH
HARLINGEN CISD
HARLINGEN, 78550 / City: Small
DR ABRAHAM P CANO FRESHMAN ACADEMY
HARLINGEN CISD
HARLINGEN, 78550 / City: Small
STILLMAN MIDDLE
BROWNSVILLE ISD
BROWNSVILLE, 78521 / Rural: Fringe
JUBILEE BROWNSVILLE
JUBILEE ACADEMIES
SAN ANTONIO, 78222 / City: Midsize
FAULK MIDDLE
BROWNSVILLE ISD
BROWNSVILLE, 78521 / City: Midsize
SOUTH TEXAS ISD MEDICAL PROFESSIONS
SOUTH TEXAS ISD
OLMITO, 78575 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,876
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Cameron County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cameron County, Texas?
Cameron County operates a sprawling network of 175 public schools serving nearly 100,000 students. The infrastructure is immense, featuring 94 elementary schools, 30 middle schools, and 39 high schools across nine districts. Charter schools are a significant presence here, with 26 campuses representing 14.9% of the total school inventory.
What are the major school districts in Cameron County, Texas?
Brownsville ISD is the regional giant, managing 56 schools and 37,898 students. Harlingen CISD and San Benito CISD also play major roles, together serving over 26,000 additional students. With 26 charter schools available, parents in Cameron County have some of the most diverse educational choices in South Texas.
What is the school experience like in Cameron County?
The majority of schools—103 in total—are located in city settings, giving the county a vibrant, urban academic feel. Schools are often very large, with Los Fresnos High School leading the way at 3,272 students. Despite the urban focus, 30 rural schools ensure that families in outlying areas still have local access to education.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.