For the 2026 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 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in South Houston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
South Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Houston High School, with 82% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Houston High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3820 S Shaver
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0350
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0350
Gr: 9-12 | 2,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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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