For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,214 students in South Houston, TX.
The top ranked public high school in South Houston, TX is South Houston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Houston, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in South Houston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
South Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Houston High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Houston, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in South Houston, TX include South Houston High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Houston?
1 public high schools are located in South Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in South Houston?
South Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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