For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 388 students in 79839, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79839, TX are Benito Martinez Elementary School and Fort Hancock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79839 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79839, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79839, TX 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benito Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3913
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3913
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Hancock High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3811
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3811
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
79839, Texas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3868
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3868
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
P O Box 98
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3867
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3867
Grades: PK-12
| 567 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79839, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79839, TX include Benito Martinez Elementary School and Fort Hancock High School.
How many public schools are located in 79839?
2 public schools are located in 79839.
What is the racial composition of students in 79839?
79839 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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