For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 186 students in Santa Maria, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Maria, TX are Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) and Santa Maria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Maria, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Santa Maria have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Santa Maria, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santa Maria High School, with ≥90% 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 Santa Maria, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11224 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Gr: 12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #22.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33316 River Dr
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Maria Daep
Alternative School
33316 River Dr
Santa Maria, TX 78692
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78692
(956) 565-9144
Gr: 10-11 | 4 students
Santa Maria, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Gr: 7-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Santa Maria Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11119 Military Hwy 281
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Santa Maria, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Maria, TX include Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) and Santa Maria High School.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Maria?
3 public high schools are located in Santa Maria.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria 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).
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