Best Schools in Texas
Texas has a total of 10,970 schools including 2,799 high schools, 1,939 middle schools and 5,624 elementary schools. A total of 5,785,907 students attend Texas schools. On average, schools in Texas score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Texas exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Texas
Texas has 2,799 high schools with 1,848,343 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 Texas score 41% 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 Texas exceed expectations.
1. Lasa H S
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Austin Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1432 Students
2. School For The Talented And Gifted
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 534 Students
3. School Of Science And Engineering
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 490 Students
4. Debakey H S For Health Prof
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 916 Students
5. Health Careers H S
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Northside Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 896 Students
6. Carnegie Vanguard H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 841 Students
7. Tomball Star Academy
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Tomball Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
8. Seven Lakes H S
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3595 Students
9. Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students
10. University Of Texas At Austin H S
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University Of Texas At Austin H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 823 Students
Best Middle Schools in Texas
Texas has 1,939 middle schools with 1,224,235 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 Texas score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Texas exceed expectations.
1. Lawler Middle
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1026 Students
2. William B Travis Vanguard Acad Of Academically Tag
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 502 Students
3. George Dawson Middle
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Carroll Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 609 Students
4. Fowler Middle
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1034 Students
5. Carroll Middle
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Carroll Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 736 Students
6. Seven Lakes J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students
7. Eubanks Int
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Carroll Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 583 Students
8. Pioneer Heritage Middle
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
9. Mccullough J H
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Conroe Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 2178 Students
10. Beckendorff J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1731 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Texas
Texas has 5,624 elementary schools with 2,611,878 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 Texas score 33% 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 Texas meet expectations.
1. School For The Highly Gifted
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Grand Prairie Isd • Charter • Grades 1 - 8 • 128 Students
2. Carver Center
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Midland Isd • Charter • Grades 1 - 6 • 488 Students
3. Creekside Forest El
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Tomball Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
4. Hudson El
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Longview Isd • Charter • Grades 1 - 5 • 559 Students
5. Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El
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Texarkana Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
6. Cactus Ranch El
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Round Rock Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 743 Students
7. Overton Park El
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Fort Worth Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 542 Students
8. West University El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1114 Students
9. Windsor Park G/t
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Corpus Christi Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 609 Students
10. El Magnet At Reagan El
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Texas
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Texas has a total population of 29,145,505 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Texas
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 Texas.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Texas.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Texas.
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 Texas Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near Texas
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