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Best Harris County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 241 public high schools serving 289,655 students in Harris County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harris County, TX are Spring Branch Academic Institute, Tomball Star Academy and Carnegie Vanguard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Harris County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Harris County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blanson Cte High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Harris County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Gr: 1-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Tomball Star Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11211 Fm 2920 Building 3
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Kerr High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Alief Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
East Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Bridgeland High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10707 Mason Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(832) 349-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Clear Horizons Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13735 Beamer Rd
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 929-4657
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Eastwood Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1315 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Jordan High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
27500 Fulshear Bend Dr
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 396-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Spring Early College Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2700 Ww Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Tomball Memorial High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19100 Northpointe Ridge Ln
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3230
Gr: 9-12 | 3,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1818.
Cypress Woods High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13550 Woods Spillane Blvd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Calvin Nelms High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2020.
North Houston Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8001 Fulton St Bldg C
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Cypress Ranch High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10700 Fry Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 3,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
Energy Institute High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Young Womens Leadership Academy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19850 E Hardy Rd
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-8930
Gr: 6-10 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Impact Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1415 Market St
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4802
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Memorial High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
935 Echo Ln
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2727.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Taylor High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20700 Kingsland Blvd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2929.
Aristoi Classical Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5610 Morton Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Gr: 5-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3030.
Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6270 Barker Cypress Rd
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 861-5105
Gr: 6-12 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
Tomball High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30330 Quinn Rd
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 3,227 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3232.
Guy M Sconzo Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9155 Will Clayton Pkwy
Humble, TX 77338
(281) 641-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Carl Wunsche Sr High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Wunsche Loop
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 891-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5800 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Houston Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harris County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harris County, TX include Spring Branch Academic Institute, Tomball Star Academy and Carnegie Vanguard High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harris County?
233 public high schools are located in Harris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County?
Harris County public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Harris County are often viewed compared to one another?

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