Best Schools in Harris County, TX
Harris County, TX has a total of 1,444 schools including 309 high schools, 250 middle schools and 840 elementary schools. A total of 996,717 students attend Harris County, TX schools. On average, schools in Harris County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Harris County exceed expectations.
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
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 916 Students
2. Carnegie Vanguard H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 841 Students
3. Tomball Star Academy
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Tomball Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
4. Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students
5. Kerr H S
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 804 Students
6. Bridgeland H S
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3544 Students
7. Alief Early College H S
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
8. Memorial H S
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2555 Students
9. Cypress Woods H S
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3240 Students
10. Cypress Ranch H S
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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
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2057 Students
2. Garland Mcmeans J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1169 Students
3. Lanier Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
4. Spillane Middle
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1546 Students
5. Memorial Middle
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 1281 Students
6. Cornerstone Academy
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Spring Branch Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
7. Woodcreek J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1568 Students
8. Rodger & Ellen Beck J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1259 Students
9. Cinco Ranch J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1510 Students
10. Riverwood Middle
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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
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Tomball Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
2. West University El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1114 Students
3. Hazel S Pattison El
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1228 Students
4. Horn El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
5. Pope El
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1001 Students
6. Wilchester El
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 844 Students
7. River Oaks El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
8. Sampson El
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 848 Students
9. Frostwood El
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 798 Students
10. Rummel Creek El
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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
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 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
31.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Harris County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
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