Harlingen H S - South
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harlingen, Texas 78552 · Harlingen Cisd
#1168 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#12302 of 16,910 nationally
About Harlingen H S - South
Harlingen H S - South is a public high school located in Harlingen, in the Harlingen Cisd school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,019 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 1168th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,019.
There are 30 schools in Harlingen; Harlingen H S - South ranks 25th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)18%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Harlingen H S - South by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,019
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Harlingen H S - South
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lamar El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students · 1.1 km away
Jefferson El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students · 1.8 km away
Jubilee Harlingen
Harlingen · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
377 students · 1.9 km away
Ben Milam El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students · 2.0 km away
Moises Vela Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students · 2.2 km away
Bowie El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 2.3 km away
Crockett El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students · 2.5 km away
Houston El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students · 2.9 km away
Coakley Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students · 3.0 km away
Travis El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,018 students
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2,020 students
Spring Woods H S
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2,020 students
Memorial H S
McAllen · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,021 students
Friendswood H S
Friendswood · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,014 students
Glenn H S
Leander · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,024 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Harlingen H S - South a good school?
Harlingen H S - South has a Success Index (US) of 34.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #1168 of 1,419 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Harlingen H S - South rank in Texas?
Harlingen H S - South ranks #1168 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #12302 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harlingen H S - South?
Harlingen H S - South had 2,019 students in 2025.
Is Harlingen H S - South a elementary school or a high school?
Harlingen H S - South is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Harlingen H S - South?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harlingen H S - South; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.