For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 121 students in Terlingua, TX.
The top-ranked public school in Terlingua, TX is Big Bend High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terlingua, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Terlingua have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Terlingua, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Bend High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Roadrunner Cir
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Terlingua, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Terlingua, TX include Big Bend High School.
How many public schools are located in Terlingua?
1 public schools are located in Terlingua.
What is the racial composition of students in Terlingua?
Terlingua public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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