For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,351 students in Waller County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Waller County, TX are Safe Haven, Royal High School and Hempstead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waller County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Waller County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Waller County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Royal High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Waller County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Gr: 6-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Royal High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34499 Royal Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2215
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Donoho
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Waller County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Alternative Achievement High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 1007
Hempstead, TX 77445
Hempstead, TX 77445
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Hempstead Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
425 Fm 1488
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Gr: PK-2 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
2500 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waller County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waller County, TX include Safe Haven, Royal High School and Hempstead High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waller County?
3 public high schools are located in Waller County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waller County?
Waller County public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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