For the seventh consecutive year, CHILDREN AT RISK evaluated and ranked 150 high schools, 277 middle schools, and 769 elementary schools in the Greater Houston area, released in partnership with the Houston Chronicle. Greater Houston is comprised of the following counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller. CHILDREN AT RISK also identified a Gold Ribbon School, or the top urban, comprehensive school, at each level (elementary, middle, and high school).
The top schools in each category are listed below. Please scroll down to ‘Resources’ for the complete School Rankings lists.
Greater Houston’s Top 10 High Schools
1. DeBakey High School For Health Professions (Houston ISD)
2. Carnegie Vanguard High School (Houston ISD)
3. Eastwood Academy (Houston ISD)
4. Yes Prep-Southeast Campus (Yes Prep Public Schools Inc.)
5. Kerr High School (Alief ISD)
6. Yes Prep-North Central Campus (Yes Prep Public Schools Inc.)
7. Harmony Science Academy (Harmony Science Academy)
8. East Early College High School (Houston ISD)
9. KIPP Houston High School (KIPP Inc Charter)
10. High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Houston ISD)
Greater Houston’s Most Improved High Schools
1. Lee High School (Houston ISD)
2. Sharpstown High School (Houston ISD)
3. Houston Academy For International Studies (Houston ISD)
4. Yes Prep-Southeast Campus (Yes Prep Public Schools Inc)
5. Quest High School (Humble ISD)
6. Royal High School (Royal ISD)
7. High School For Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (Houston ISD)
8. Dayton High School (Dayton ISD)
9. East Chambers High School (East Chambers ISD)
10. East Early College High School (Houston ISD)
Greater Houston’s Top High Schools in Science & Mathematics
1. DeBakey High School for Health Professions (HISD)
2. Carnegie Vanguard High School (HISD)
3. Memorial High School (Spring Branch ISD)
4. Clements High School (Fort Bend ISD)
5. Eastwood Academy (HISD)
6. Kerr High School (Alief ISD)
7. Westchester Academy for International Studies (Spring Branch ISD)
8. YES Prep – Southeast Campus (YES Prep Public Schools, Inc.)
9. YES Prep – North Central Campus (YES Prep Public Schools, Inc.)
10. Cinco Ranch High School (Katy ISD)
This list is proudly sponsored by El Paso Corporation.
Greater Houston’s Best Urban, Comprehensive High Schools
1. Morton Ranch High School (Katy ISD) *Gold Ribbon School*
2. Sharpstown High School (HISD)
3. Mayde Creek High School (Katy ISD)
4. Austin High School (HISD)
5. Cypress Ridge High School (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD)
6. Lee High School (HISD)
7. Reagan High School (HISD)
8. Milby High School (HISD)
9. Chavez High School (HISD)
10. Dobie High School (Pasadena ISD)
Greater Houston’s Top 5 Middle Schools
1. T. H. Rogers Secondary (Houston ISD)
2. Project Chrysalis Middle (Houston ISD)
3. Energized For Excellence Middle (Houston ISD)
4. Ser-Ninos Charter Middle (Ser-Ninos Charter School)
5. Fort Settlement Middle (Fort Bend ISD)
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Pilgrim Academy (Houston ISD) *Gold Ribbon School*
Greater Houston’s Top 5 Elementary Schools
1. T. H. Rogers Elementary (Houston ISD)
2. Lyons Elementary (Houston ISD) *Gold Ribbon School*
3. River Oaks Elementary (Houston ISD)
4. Commonwealth Elementary (Fort Bend ISD)
5. West University Elementary (Houston ISD)
RESOURCES
Greater Houston School Rankings Data File 2012
Greater Houston Excluded Schools Data File 2012
Methodology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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