Best Schools in Waller County, TX
Waller County, TX has 29 public schools (5 high, 9 middle, 14 elementary) serving 29,567 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Waller County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waller County, TX
The top high schools in Waller County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Katy H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Katy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3330 Students
2. Fulshear H S
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Lamar Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2464 Students
3. Waller H S
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Waller Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2639 Students
4. Royal H S
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Royal Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
5. Hempstead H S
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Hempstead Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waller County, TX
The top middle schools in Waller County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodcreek J H
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1568 Students
2. Dean Leaman J H School
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Lamar Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2191 Students
3. Katy J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1094 Students
4. Haskett J H
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1116 Students
5. Schultz J H
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Waller Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1120 Students
6. Waller J H
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Waller Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students
7. Hempstead Middle
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Hempstead Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students
8. Royal J H
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Royal Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
9. Safe Haven
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University Of Texas University Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 10 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waller County, TX
The top elementary schools in Waller County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El
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Lamar Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1131 Students
2. Bryant El
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1149 Students
3. Katy El
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
4. Robertson El
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
5. Fields Store El
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Waller Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 663 Students
6. Evelyn Turlington El
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Waller Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1084 Students
7. I T Holleman El
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Waller Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 688 Students
8. Roberts Road El
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Waller Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 976 Students
9. H T Jones El
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Waller Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 765 Students
10. Zelma Hutsell El
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Katy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 855 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waller County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waller County, TX has a total population of 56,794 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waller 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 Waller County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waller County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waller 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 Waller County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waller County, TX
How many schools are in Waller County, TX?
Waller County, TX has 29 public schools: 5 high schools, 9 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 29,567 students in total.
How do schools in Waller County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Waller County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Waller County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waller 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: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Waller County
2 places in Waller County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Brookshire (5)
- Hempstead (5)
School districts (3)
- Waller Isd (8 schools)
- Royal Isd (4 schools)
- Hempstead Isd (3 schools)