Total enrollment
17,934
-727 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
37 schools in Harlingen
Texas · Public K-12
Harlingen's public-school directory totals 37 schools, with student enrollment near 18,977 (22 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high).
7-year change in Harlingen
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
33
+1 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
4%
was 6%
% Hispanic
94%
was 93%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
72,087
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
18,977
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
37
public K-12
About Harlingen
Harlingen, Texas is home to 37 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 18,977 students. By school count, it is an expansive city.
For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 22 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high, and 2 other.
Average school size in Harlingen is around 513 students, 15% meaningfully below the Texas average of about 606.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Harlingen has fell 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 18,661 students to 17,934. Over that span, Harlingen gained 1 school, going from 32 to 33.
On this page, the community for Harlingen discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.