Best High Schools in Houston, TX

Houston, TX has 474 high schools with 464,232 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 Houston score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Houston greatly 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. Seven Lakes H S

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Katy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3595 Students

5. 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

6. Tompkins H S

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Katy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2908 Students

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. The Woodlands H S

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Conroe Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4361 Students

Best Middle Schools in Houston, TX

Houston, TX has 386 middle schools with 326,103 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 Houston score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Houston exceed expectations.

1. Seven Lakes J H

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students

2. Mccullough J H

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Conroe Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 2178 Students

3. Beckendorff J H

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1731 Students

4. 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

5. Tays J H

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1508 Students

6. Adams J H

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1761 Students

7. 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

8. 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

9. Fort Settlement Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fort Bend Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1498 Students

10. Mitchell Int

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Conroe Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1213 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Houston, TX

Houston, TX has 1,238 elementary schools with 670,836 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 Houston score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Houston 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. David El

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Conroe Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 633 Students

6. Galatas El

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Conroe Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 789 Students

7. 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

8. Buckalew El

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Conroe Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 702 Students

9. Ray And Jamie Wolman El

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 859 Students

10. Commonwealth El

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fort Bend Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 954 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Houston, TX

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

Community Factors

Houston, TX has a total population of 7,149,642 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Houston, TX

1,478,902

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Houston, TX.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

27.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Houston, TX.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,043 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Houston, TX

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  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Spring Valley, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Spring Valley Village, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hedwig Village, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West University Place, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Piney Point Village, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Southside Place, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bellaire, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bunker Hill Village, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations