For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,420 students in the neighborhood of Greenway And Upper Kirby Area, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Greenway And Upper Kirby Area are Challenge Early College High School and Lamar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greenway And Upper Kirby Area, Houston, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Greenway And Upper Kirby Area, Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
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 79% 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 the neighborhood of Greenway And Upper Kirby Area, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 3,078 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Greenway And Upper Kirby Area, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Greenway And Upper Kirby Area, Houston, TX include Challenge Early College High School and Lamar High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Greenway And Upper Kirby Area, Houston?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Greenway And Upper Kirby Area, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greenway And Upper Kirby Area, Houston?
the neighborhood of Greenway And Upper Kirby Area, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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