Needville High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Fort Bend County, Texas and a part of the Needville Independent School District. It is classified as a 4A school by the UIL.
Serving 1,120 students in grades 9-12, Needville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Needville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Needville High School's student population of 1,120 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1948
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Needville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Needville High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2344 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
49%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
46%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Needville High School's ranking?
Needville High School is ranked #2344 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Needville High School often compared to?
Needville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lamar Cons High School, Ridge Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Needville High School?
The graduation rate of Needville High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Needville High School?
1,120 students attend Needville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Needville High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Needville High School?
Needville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Needville High School offer ?
Needville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Needville High School part of?
Needville High School is part of Needville Independent School District.
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