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Best High Schools in Zip Code 79912

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Schools

6,524

Students

Districts

Top rankedFranklin High School546^th of 2,009 Texas high schools

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Biggest riser

Franklin High School up 72 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Davinci School For Science And The Arts 17.2 students per teacher

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Summary:

This analysis examines five high schools in the 79912 zip code of El Paso, Texas, serving grades 9-12 across a mix of large traditional public schools, charter schools, and alternative programs.

Franklin High School is the clear academic leader in the area, boasting the highest state ranking (73rd percentile) and consistently outperforming both its district, El Paso Independent School District (Isd), and state averages in core subjects like Biology and U.S. History. Its graduation rate is strong at 91.1% with a very low dropout rate of 0.7%. In contrast, Coronado High School, also in the same district and with nearly identical socioeconomic demographics (about 51% free/reduced lunch), trails significantly in state ranking (56th percentile) and graduation rate (87.7%), highlighting that factors beyond income drive Franklin's superior performance. Davinci School For Science And The Arts presents a paradox: it has the highest graduation rate (94.7%) and lowest dropout rate (0.1%) in the zip code, yet its test scores are below state averages and its state ranking is low (34th percentile), suggesting a focus on student retention over standardized test preparation. Premier High School-Elementary Paso Mesa faces significant challenges with a 52.2% graduation rate, a 6.8% dropout rate, and the highest student-teacher ratio (30.2:1) in the area. Texasworks - El Paso-Mesa is an extremely small school (10 students) with no available test scores or graduation data, making it impossible to evaluate.

A key takeaway is that higher spending per student does not guarantee better outcomes. Davinci School For Science And The Arts spends the most per student ($11,072) but has low test scores, while Franklin High School spends the least among the three main schools ($8,644) yet achieves the best results. For parents, Franklin High School is the standout choice for strong academic performance and college readiness, while Davinci School For Science And The Arts may appeal to families prioritizing a supportive environment that ensures graduation over high test scores.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)		STAAR Mathematics (2026)	STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Davinci School For Science And The Arts	Public, Charter	7-12	785 Southwestern Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Burnham Wood Charter School District	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 584-4024	982	57	17.2	89.9%	22 (2.2%)	8 (0.8%)	947 (96.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	36.6	1322^nd of 2009 public high schools	34.2%		34.6	1274^th of 1974 public high schools	35.5%	48	55.3	52.8	38.1	58.9	55.8	44.9	42.7	49.3	11.3	$10,111
Premier High School-Elementary Paso Mesa	Public, Charter	9-12	1035 Belvedere Ste 116	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 581-4300	121	4	30.2	79.3%	22 (18.2%)	1 (0.8%)	94 (77.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	24	1595^th of 2009 public high schools	20.6%		24.1	1537^th of 1974 public high schools	22.1%	58	54.6	66.7	34.8	36.8	25.0					$9,912
Coronado High School	Public	9-12	100 Champions Pl	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-2000	2,576	135	19.0	51.4%	242 (9.4%)	29 (1.1%)	2,224 (86.3%)	52 (2.0%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	23 (0.9%)	52.5	890^th of 2009 public high schools	55.7%		56	767^th of 1974 public high schools	61.1%	123	34.4	64.4	54.3	69.2	74.2					$7,429
Franklin High School	Public	9-12	900 N Resler Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 832-6600	2,835	149	19.0	51.1%	308 (10.9%)	71 (2.5%)	2,364 (83.4%)	50 (1.8%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.1%)	36 (1.3%)	64.8	546^th of 2009 public high schools	72.8%		62.3	618^th of 1974 public high schools	68.7%	72	45.9	74.6	63.4	70.7	79.1					$7,381
Texasworks - El Paso-Mesa	Public, Charter	9-12	1035 Belvidere St Ste 116	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Texas Works	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 316-3663	10	1	14.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 79912

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
El Paso	0.36 mi	232	375^th
Canutillo	4.79 mi	5	370^th
Vinton	7.82 mi	1	395^th
Anthony	10.95 mi	5	555^th
Socorro	19.78 mi	2	566^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.