Summary:
Zip code 77957 in Edna, Texas, is home to two high schools within the Edna Independent School District (Isd), serving grades 9-12 in a small, rural community.
Edna High School is the district's primary comprehensive high school with 455 students, while Edna Alternative serves just 13 students in a specialized program. Edna High School stands out with a perfect 100% graduation rate and a very low 0.2% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the alternative school's still-impressive 95.7% graduation rate. Academically, Edna High School excels in math and English, with 76.6% of students proficient in Algebra I and 70.59% in English II Reading, both well above state averages. However, it falls slightly below state averages in Biology (64.86%) and U.S. History (63.1%). The alternative school, with a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 76.92% and a very low student-teacher ratio of 4.2:1, focuses on re-engaging at-risk students, though its academic performance metrics are not directly comparable due to its small size and unique mission.
A notable finding is the spending disparity: Edna High School spends $13,374 per student, while Edna Alternative spends $10,943 per student, despite serving a more economically disadvantaged population. Edna High School also shows a positive trajectory, improving its state rank from the 57th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 63rd percentile in 2025-2026. For parents, Edna High School offers strong academic foundations in core subjects with a proven track record of student success, while Edna Alternative provides intensive support for students who may need a different educational environment to earn their diploma.
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