Best Schools in Galveston County, TX
Galveston County, TX has 110 public schools (16 high, 24 middle, 54 elementary) serving 73,658 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Galveston County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Galveston County, TX
The top high schools in Galveston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barbers Hill H S
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Barbers Hill Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1972 Students
2. Clear Springs H S
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Clear Creek Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2732 Students
3. Friendswood H S
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Friendswood Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
4. Pearland H S
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Pearland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3261 Students
5. Clear Falls H S
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Clear Creek Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2473 Students
6. Clear Creek H S
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Clear Creek Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2400 Students
7. Danbury H S
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Danbury Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
8. Dickinson H S
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Dickinson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3619 Students
9. Santa Fe H S
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Santa Fe Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1369 Students
10. Aim College & Career Prep
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Galveston Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 89 Students
Best Middle Schools in Galveston County, TX
The top middle schools in Galveston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. League City Int
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Clear Creek Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1118 Students
2. Friendswood J H
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Friendswood Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1467 Students
3. Alexander Middle
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Pearland Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 747 Students
4. Seabrook Int
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Clear Creek Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 963 Students
5. Pearland J H East
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Pearland Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 848 Students
6. Bayside Int
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Clear Creek Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
7. Creekside Int
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Clear Creek Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 872 Students
8. Victory Lakes Int
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Clear Creek Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students
9. Danbury Middle
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Danbury Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
10. Eugene 'gene' Kranz J H
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Dickinson Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 980 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Galveston County, TX
The top elementary schools in Galveston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C W Cline El
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Friendswood Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 801 Students
2. Heights El
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Texas City Isd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 401 Students
3. Zue S Bales Int
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Friendswood Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 677 Students
4. Louis G Lobit El
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Dickinson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 858 Students
5. Bay Colony El
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Dickinson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 653 Students
6. Rustic Oak El
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Pearland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 674 Students
7. Calder Road El
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Dickinson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 722 Students
8. Oppe El
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Galveston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 610 Students
9. Darwin L Gilmore El
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Clear Creek Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 741 Students
10. Lloyd R Ferguson El
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Clear Creek Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Galveston County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Galveston County, TX has a total population of 350,682 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Galveston County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Galveston County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Galveston County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Galveston County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Galveston County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Galveston County, TX
How many schools are in Galveston County, TX?
Galveston County, TX has 110 public schools: 16 high schools, 24 middle schools and 54 elementary schools, serving 73,658 students in total.
How do schools in Galveston County perform on state tests?
On average, 110 schools in Galveston County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Galveston County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Galveston County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Galveston County
10 places in Galveston County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- League City (21)
- Dickinson (11)
- Galveston (11)
- Friendswood (6)
- Texas City (6)
- Hitchcock (5)
- Santa Fe (5)
- La Marque (3)
- Bacliff (1)
- Kemah (1)
School districts (7)
- Clear Creek Isd (45 schools)
- Dickinson Isd (15 schools)
- Texas City Isd (14 schools)
- Galveston Isd (12 schools)
- Friendswood Isd (6 schools)
- Hitchcock Isd (5 schools)
- Santa Fe Isd (5 schools)