Best High Schools in Harris County, TX

Harris County, TX has 309 high schools with 320,188 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Harris County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Harris County exceed expectations.

1. Debakey H S For Health Prof

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 916 Students

2. Carnegie Vanguard H S

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 841 Students

3. Tomball Star Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tomball Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students

4. Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students

5. Kerr H S

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 804 Students

6. Bridgeland H S

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3544 Students

7. Alief Early College H S

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students

8. Memorial H S

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2555 Students

9. Cypress Woods H S

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3240 Students

10. Cypress Ranch H S

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3627 Students

Best Middle Schools in Harris County, TX

Harris County, TX has 250 middle schools with 208,814 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Harris County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Harris County exceed expectations.

1. Smith Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2057 Students

2. Garland Mcmeans J H

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1169 Students

3. Lanier Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students

4. Spillane Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1546 Students

5. Memorial Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 1281 Students

6. Cornerstone Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Branch Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students

7. Woodcreek J H

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1568 Students

8. Rodger & Ellen Beck J H

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1259 Students

9. Cinco Ranch J H

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1510 Students

10. Riverwood Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Humble Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1135 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Harris County, TX

Harris County, TX has 840 elementary schools with 451,298 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Harris County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Harris County exceed expectations.

1. Creekside Forest El

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tomball Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students

2. West University El

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1114 Students

3. Hazel S Pattison El

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1228 Students

4. Horn El

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students

5. Pope El

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1001 Students

6. Wilchester El

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 844 Students

7. River Oaks El

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students

8. Sampson El

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 848 Students

9. Frostwood El

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 798 Students

10. Rummel Creek El

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Harris County, TX

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Harris County, TX has a total population of 4,731,145 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Harris County, TX

996,717

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harris County, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

31.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

25.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harris County, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harris County, TX.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,231 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Harris County, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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