Best Public High Schools in 77081 (Houston, TX) (2026)

Best 77081 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 743 students in 77081, TX.

The top-ranked public high schools in 77081, TX are Challenge Early College High School, Excel Academy Education Transition Center and Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 77081 have an score of 48% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77081, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 77081 have a of 81%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Challenge Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77081, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Challenge Early College High School

Magnet School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
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5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712

Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #22.

Excel Academy Education Transition Center

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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6500 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4577

Gr: 9-11 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #33.

Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
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5407 Gulfton St 219
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 662-2551

Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Ser-ninos Charter High School

Charter School

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5610 Gulfton
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145

Gr: 9-10 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 77081 Texas

77081, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Burnett-bayland Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

6500 A Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429

Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Energized For Excellence Alter High School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

6107 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600

Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Las Americas Early Childhood Dev C Elementary School (Closed 2008)

5909 Glenmont Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 661-1670

Gr: PK-K | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1

Liberty High School (Closed 2025)

Alternative School

5407 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 458-5555

Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 77081, TX?

The top-ranked public high schools in 77081, TX include Challenge Early College High School, Excel Academy Education Transition Center and Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton.

How many public high schools are located in 77081?

4 public high schools are located in 77081.

What is the racial composition of students in 77081?

77081 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).