Jimmy Carter Early College High School is located in La Joya, Texas, and is part of the La Joya Independent School District.

During the 2010–2011 academic year, La Joya Independent School District launched the College Transition Academy, inspired by the Early College High School concept. After achieving recognition as an "Exemplary" campus by the Texas Education Agency, it partnered with South Texas College and earned "Early College High School" status and was renamed Jimmy Carter Early College High School.

During the 2021–2022 academic year, the school had a student population of 358. Of these students, 77.9% were identified as at risk, and 40.5% were part of bilingual or English language learning programs.

• In 2018 the school received the National Blue Ribbon Award.
• In 2023, Jimmy Carter Early College reached U.S. News Public High School Rankings of #906 among high schools nationwide and #112 among Texas high schools.

• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• Dual Credit Courses
• Early College High School

Jimmy Carter Early College has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Texas College. This partnership offers dual enrollment courses, enabling students to attain an associate degree in line with the early college model. Students at Jimmy Carter Early College can attain various associate degrees:

• Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
• Associate of Arts in Teaching (Generalist & Secondary)