For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,878 students in South Houston, TX.
The top ranked public schools in South Houston, TX are Pearl Hall Elementary School, South Houston High School and L F Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in South Houston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearl Hall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1504 9th St
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0688
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0688
Grades: PK-4
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
South Houston High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3820 S Shaver
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0350
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0350
Grades: 9-12
| 2,214 students
Rank: #33.
L F Smith Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2703 Perez Rd
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0720
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0720
Grades: PK-4
| 605 students
Rank: #44.
Matthys Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Main St
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0632
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0632
Grades: PK-4
| 520 students
Rank: #55.
South Houston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Main St
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0736
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0736
Grades: PK-4
| 432 students
Rank: #66.
South Houston Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 College Ave
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0490
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0490
Grades: 7-8
| 567 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Houston, TX?
The top ranked public schools in South Houston, TX include Pearl Hall Elementary School, South Houston High School and L F Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Houston?
6 public schools are located in South Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in South Houston?
South Houston public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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