Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78840

The 78840 zip code area of Del Rio, Texas is home to 17 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools, all part of the San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District. The district is ranked 606 out of 961 in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the area, including Del Rio Early College High School, which ranks 216 out of 1,974 Texas high schools and has a 4-star rating. It boasts a high 90% four-year graduation rate and low 1.5% dropout rate, with test scores significantly above the district and state averages. Another high performer is Roberto Bobby Barrera Elementary STEM Magnet, which ranks 851 out of 4,651 Texas elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, with very high test scores. Buena Vista Elementary also stands out with strong test scores above the district and state averages.

However, the data also reveals a wide range in performance across the schools, with some struggling to meet state standards. Factors like socioeconomic status, per-student spending, and student-teacher ratios appear to play a significant role in student outcomes. The charter schools in the area, such as Heritage Academy of Del Rio and Premier H.S. of Del Rio, have mixed results, with Heritage Academy outperforming the district average on many metrics while Premier H.S. lags behind.