For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 7,161 students in Pearland, TX. The top ranked public high schools in Pearland, TX are Robert Turner College And Career High School, Glenda Dawson High School and Pearland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearland, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pearland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Pearland, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Robert Turner College And Career 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pearland, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Turner College And Career High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4717 Bailey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1600
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Glenda Dawson High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2050 Cullen Blvd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Gr: 8-12 | 2,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Pearland High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3775 S Main St
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 997-7445
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 997-7445
Gr: 9-12 | 3,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Pace Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2314 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-5199
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-5199
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Pearland, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2316 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
3775 South Main
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Gr: 9 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pearland, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Pearland, TX include Robert Turner College And Career High School, Glenda Dawson High School and Pearland High School. Pearland has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public high schools are located in Pearland?
4 public high schools are located in Pearland.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearland?
Pearland public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pearland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pearland include: Pearland High School vs. Glenda Dawson High School, Glenda Dawson High School vs. Pearland High School, Robert Turner College And Career High School vs. Pearland High School
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