Best Schools in Harris County, TX
Harris County, TX has 1,389 public schools (200 high, 241 middle, 825 elementary) serving 999,709 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Harris County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harris County, TX
The top high schools in Harris County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carnegie Vanguard H S
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Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 841 Students
2. Debakey H S For Health Prof
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 916 Students
3. Kerr H S
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 804 Students
4. Tomball Star Academy
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Tomball Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
5. Alief Early College H S
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
6. Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students
7. Clear Horizons Early College H S
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Clear Creek Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
8. Spring Early College Academy
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Spring Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
9. Challenge Early College H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
10. North Houston Early College H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harris County, TX
The top middle schools in Harris County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cornerstone Academy
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Spring Branch Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
2. Garland Mcmeans J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1169 Students
3. Memorial Middle
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1281 Students
4. Creekside Park J H
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Tomball Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1162 Students
5. Lanier Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
6. Rodger & Ellen Beck J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1259 Students
7. Smith Middle
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2057 Students
8. Project Chrysalis Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
9. Cinco Ranch J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1510 Students
10. Willow Wood J H
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Tomball Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 834 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harris County, TX
The top elementary schools in Harris County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West University El
SchoolGrade
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1114 Students
2. Creekside Forest El
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Tomball Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
3. Memorial Drive El
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
4. Wilchester El
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Spring Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 844 Students
5. Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 739 Students
6. Roberts El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
7. Wildwood El
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Tomball Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 871 Students
8. Hazel S Pattison El
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1228 Students
9. Pope El
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1001 Students
10. Mcgown El
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1103 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.
Questions About Schools in Harris County, TX
How many schools are in Harris County, TX?
Harris County, TX has 1,389 public schools: 200 high schools, 241 middle schools and 825 elementary schools, serving 999,709 students in total.
How do schools in Harris County perform on state tests?
On average, 1,389 schools in Harris County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Harris County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harris 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: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Harris County
24 places in Harris County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (24)
- Houston (254)
- Katy (50)
- Pasadena (44)
- Cypress (31)
- Spring (24)
- Baytown (22)
- Tomball (21)
- Humble (10)
- La Porte (10)
- Channelview (9)
- Crosby (8)
- Deer Park (8)
- Bellaire (5)
- Galena Park (4)
- Highlands (4)
- Huffman (4)
- Webster (4)
- Seabrook (3)
- Waller (3)
- Brays Oaks Houston (1)
- East End Houston (1)
- El Lago (1)
- Hockley (1)
- Southeast Houston (1)
School districts (29)
- Houston Isd (272 schools)
- Cypress-Fairbanks Isd (87 schools)
- Aldine Isd (77 schools)
- Pasadena Isd (66 schools)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (58 schools)
- Klein Isd (49 schools)
- Humble Isd (46 schools)
- Spring Branch Isd (45 schools)
- Alief Isd (44 schools)
- Spring Isd (41 schools)
- Goose Creek Cisd (30 schools)
- Galena Park Isd (24 schools)
- Tomball Isd (21 schools)
- Yes Prep Public Schools Inc (19 schools)
- Deer Park Isd (14 schools)
- La Porte Isd (13 schools)
- Sheldon Isd (12 schools)
- Channelview Isd (11 schools)
- Crosby Isd (9 schools)
- Harmony Public Schools - Houston North (9 schools)
- Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success (6 schools)
- Bakerripley Community Schools (5 schools)
- Southwest Public Schools (5 schools)
- Huffman Isd (4 schools)
- Aristoi Classical Academy (3 schools)
- Houston Gateway Academy Inc (3 schools)
- Ser-Ninos Charter School (3 schools)
- the Varnett Public School (3 schools)
- Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy (3 schools)