For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,476 students in La Joya, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in La Joya, TX are Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School, Jimmy Carter Early College High School and La Joya High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Joya, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in La Joya have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
La Joya, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jimmy Carter Early College High School, with ≥95% 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 Public High Schools in La Joya, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
603 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
La Joya High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
604 N Coyote Blvd
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2330
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 2,624 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Academy
Alternative School
101 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
La Joya, Texas 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Center For Ed (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
101 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-8500
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-8500
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Joya, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in La Joya, TX include Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School, Jimmy Carter Early College High School and La Joya High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Joya?
4 public high schools are located in La Joya.
What is the racial composition of students in La Joya?
La Joya 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).
Recent Articles
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We鈥檒l take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
鈥淪mart Snacks鈥� Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.