Best Northeast Houston Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,169 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Houston, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northeast Houston are North Shore Middle School, Idea Hardy College Preparatory and Henry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast Houston, Houston, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Houston, Houston, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 Castlegory
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Idea Hardy College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77093
(832) 360-7453
Gr: 6-10 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Henry Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10702 E Hardy
Houston, TX 77093
(713) 696-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Houston, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Houston, Houston, TX include North Shore Middle School, Idea Hardy College Preparatory and Henry Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Houston, Houston?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of Northeast Houston, Houston public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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