Best Schools in Houston, TX
Houston, TX has a total of 2,190 schools including 474 high schools, 386 middle schools and 1,238 elementary schools. A total of 1,478,902 students attend Houston, TX schools. On average, schools in Houston score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Houston exceed expectations.
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
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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. Seven Lakes H S
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3595 Students
5. Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students
6. Tompkins H S
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2908 Students
7. Kerr H S
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 804 Students
8. Bridgeland H S
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3544 Students
9. Alief Early College H S
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Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
10. The Woodlands H S
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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
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students
2. Mccullough J H
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Conroe Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 2178 Students
3. Beckendorff J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1731 Students
4. Smith Middle
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2057 Students
5. Tays J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1508 Students
6. Adams J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1761 Students
7. Garland Mcmeans J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1169 Students
8. Lanier Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
9. Fort Settlement Middle
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Fort Bend Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1498 Students
10. Mitchell Int
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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
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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. David El
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Conroe Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 633 Students
6. Galatas El
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Conroe Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 789 Students
7. Pope El
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Cypress-fairbanks Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1001 Students
8. Buckalew El
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Conroe Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 702 Students
9. Ray And Jamie Wolman El
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 859 Students
10. Commonwealth El
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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
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 Houston, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Houston, TX Internet Health Assessment.
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