Best High Schools in Texas

High schools
1,816
Students
1,628,795
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Texas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. School For The Talented And Gifted

A+

SchoolGrade

100%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 534 Students

2. School Of Science And Engineering

A+

SchoolGrade

99%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 490 Students

3. Carnegie Vanguard H S

A+

SchoolGrade

99%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 841 Students

4. Lasa H S

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Austin Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1432 Students

5. Tccse Early College H S At Timberview

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mansfield Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students

6. Debakey H S For Health Prof

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 916 Students

7. Kerr H S

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alief Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 804 Students

8. Early College H S At Midland College

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Midland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students

9. Tomball Star Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tomball Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students

10. Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basis Texas • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1018 Students

See all 1692 high schools here ranked

Best Middle Schools in Texas

Middle schools
1,751
Students
1,153,491
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Texas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 429 Students

2. William B Travis Vanguard Acad Of Academically Tag

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 502 Students

3. Cornerstone Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Branch Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students

4. Lawler Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1026 Students

5. Nelson Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1130 Students

6. Devers Jh

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Devers Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 63 Students

7. Fowler Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1034 Students

8. Seven Lakes J H

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

9. Fort Settlement Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

10. C M Rice Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 944 Students

See all 1493 middle schools here ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Texas

Elementary schools
5,554
Students
2,622,056
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Texas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hudson El

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Longview Isd • Charter • Grades 1 - 5 • 559 Students

2. School For The Highly Gifted

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Prairie Isd • Charter • Grades 1 - 8 • 128 Students

3. Port O Connor School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Calhoun County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 63 Students

4. Carroll El

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 625 Students

5. Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Texarkana Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students

6. Robert H Rockenbaugh El

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 531 Students

7. Carver Center

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Midland Isd • Charter • Grades 1 - 6 • 488 Students

8. Windsor Park G/t

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Corpus Christi Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 609 Students

9. University Park El

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 436 Students

10. West University El

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1114 Students

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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

5,765,371

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

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

D+

26.83 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,663 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Texas

How many schools are in Texas?

Texas has 10,207 public schools: 1,816 high schools, 1,751 middle schools and 5,554 elementary schools, serving 5,765,371 students in total.

How do schools in Texas perform on state tests?

On average, 10,207 schools in Texas score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Texas meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Texas?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Texas

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Oklahoma

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Louisiana

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Arkansas

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kansas

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mississippi

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New Mexico

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Missouri

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Alabama

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Nebraska

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Colorado

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every city and county in Texas

School rankings for each place: 3469 cities, towns and neighborhoods, and 254 counties.

Counties

Cities and towns

School district map of Texas

Every public school district in Texas with graded schools. Hover for the district and its school count; click to open its page.

shaded by the district's average SchoolGrade, F to A; grey = not yet graded. Boundaries from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Districts without a page (fewer than three graded schools) are not linked.

Largest school districts in Texas

The 25 districts with the most graded schools in Texas. Each district page lists every one of its schools.