Hidalgo County Schools & Education

Name: Hidalgo County, Texas Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Hidalgo County, Texas

NCES + U.S. Census Bureau

School Score

47/100

Higher = better

Rating

Average

Graduation Rate

91.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,722

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

47/100

Higher = better

State avg 56/100

Student-Teacher Ratio

N/A

National avg 15.8 : 1

Free Lunch (Median)

N/A

National median 48.2%

State School Rank

#194

of 253 counties (1 = best)

Education Advisory: Hidalgo County

School Verdict

Hidalgo County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.6%.

Funding Context

At $6,722 per pupil, Hidalgo County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Attainment Context

Educational attainment data for Hidalgo County is not available.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 17% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.

Education Overview

About Schools in Hidalgo County, Texas

Texas Education at a Massive Scale

Hidalgo County is an educational powerhouse with 340 schools serving 216,543 students. The system includes 187 elementary schools and 74 high schools spread across 22 districts.

Matching State Graduation Benchmarks

The county maintains a graduation rate of 91.6%, perfectly aligning with the Texas state average. At a per-pupil spend of $6,722, it achieves a competitive school score of 53.8.

Charter Giants and Massive Districts

IDEA Public Schools is a massive presence with 123 schools and 74,217 students, making up 15% of the county's campuses. Edinburg CISD and PSJA ISD also serve large populations exceeding 30,000 students each.

Bustling Suburban and City Schools

The average school size is 648 students, with most campuses located in suburban or city settings. La Joya High School leads the county as the largest campus, enrolling 2,775 students.

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School Overview

Total Schools

340

in Hidalgo County

Total Enrollment

216,543

students

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

15% of total

Student-Teacher Ratio

—

county average

Free Lunch (Median)

—

of students countywide

School Type Breakdown

Elementary187

Middle58

High74

Other21

22 School Districts in Hidalgo County

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools

74,217 students

EDINBURG CISD

46 schools

33,911 students

PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD

43 schools

30,003 students

LA JOYA ISD

37 schools

24,804 students

MCALLEN ISD

30 schools

20,399 students

WESLACO ISD

22 schools

16,491 students

MISSION CISD

24 schools

14,502 students

DONNA ISD

21 schools

13,165 students

SHARYLAND ISD

13 schools

9,732 students

VANGUARD ACADEMY

5 schools

5,950 students

340 Public Schools in Hidalgo County

School Name	District	Grades	Type	Enrollment
LA JOYA H S	LA JOYA ISD	8–12	High	2,775
ECONOMEDES H S	EDINBURG CISD	9–12	High	2,762
EDINBURG NORTH H S	EDINBURG CISD	9–12	High	2,672
WESLACO H S	WESLACO ISD	9–12	High	2,553
PSJA EARLY COLLEGE H S	PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD	9–12	High	2,459
EDINBURG H S	EDINBURG CISD	8–12	High	2,433
MISSION H S	MISSION CISD	9–12	High	2,218
ROBERT R VELA H S	EDINBURG CISD	8–12	High	2,189
PSJA NORTH EARLY COLLEGE H S	PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD	9–12	High	2,176
LA JOYA PALMVIEW H S	LA JOYA ISD	9–12	High	2,155
MCALLEN H S	MCALLEN ISD	9–12	High	2,133
DONNA H S	DONNA ISD	9–12	High	2,095
DONNA NORTH H S	DONNA ISD	9–12	High	2,091
MEMORIAL H S	MCALLEN ISD	9–12	High	2,080
JUAREZ-LINCOLN H S	LA JOYA ISD	8–12	High	2,062
WESLACO EAST H S	WESLACO ISD	9–12	High	2,004
ROWE H S	MCALLEN ISD	9–12	High	1,944
VETERANS MEMORIAL H S	MISSION CISD	9–12	High	1,932
VANGUARD REMBRANDT	VANGUARD ACADEMY	PK–12	Charter	1,873
PSJA MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S	PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD	9–12	High	1,860

LA JOYA H S

LA JOYA ISD

8–12High2,775 students

ECONOMEDES H S

EDINBURG CISD

9–12High2,762 students

EDINBURG NORTH H S

EDINBURG CISD

9–12High2,672 students

WESLACO H S

WESLACO ISD

9–12High2,553 students

PSJA EARLY COLLEGE H S

PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD

9–12High2,459 students

EDINBURG H S

EDINBURG CISD

8–12High2,433 students

MISSION H S

MISSION CISD

9–12High2,218 students

ROBERT R VELA H S

EDINBURG CISD

8–12High2,189 students

PSJA NORTH EARLY COLLEGE H S

PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD

9–12High2,176 students

LA JOYA PALMVIEW H S

LA JOYA ISD

9–12High2,155 students

MCALLEN H S

MCALLEN ISD

9–12High2,133 students

DONNA H S

DONNA ISD

9–12High2,095 students

DONNA NORTH H S

DONNA ISD

9–12High2,091 students

MEMORIAL H S

MCALLEN ISD

9–12High2,080 students

JUAREZ-LINCOLN H S

LA JOYA ISD

8–12High2,062 students

WESLACO EAST H S

WESLACO ISD

9–12High2,004 students

ROWE H S

MCALLEN ISD

9–12High1,944 students

VETERANS MEMORIAL H S

MISSION CISD

9–12High1,932 students

VANGUARD REMBRANDT

VANGUARD ACADEMY

PK–12Charter1,873 students

PSJA MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S

PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD

9–12High1,860 students

Educational Attainment

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,722

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do schools in Hidalgo County rate?

Hidalgo County has a school score of 47/100, which is considered average. This score is calculated from graduation rates, per-pupil spending, and educational attainment data from NCES and the U.S. Census Bureau.

What is the graduation rate in Hidalgo County?

The high school graduation rate in Hidalgo County is 91.6%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Hidalgo County spend per student?

Hidalgo County spends $6,722 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. This includes instructional costs, support services, and capital expenditures allocated across the student population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Hidalgo County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Hidalgo County, Texas?

Hidalgo County is an educational powerhouse with 340 schools serving 216,543 students. The system includes 187 elementary schools and 74 high schools spread across 22 districts.

How do schools in Hidalgo County perform academically?

The county maintains a graduation rate of 91.6%, perfectly aligning with the Texas state average. At a per-pupil spend of $6,722, it achieves a competitive school score of 53.8.

What are the major school districts in Hidalgo County, Texas?

What is the school experience like in Hidalgo County?

The average school size is 648 students, with most campuses located in suburban or city settings. La Joya High School leads the county as the largest campus, enrolling 2,775 students.