2022 Best school districts in Houston

• Katy, TX•

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  524 reviews

Junior: KISD is an excellent district overall. Employees selected are often well qualified for their positions, facilities are well kept and the attention on student safety is phenomenonal! However like any thing great, it has its weaknesses. One of the biggest weaknesses within Katy ISD is their parent involvement and communication. I hear from many of my peers that their parents complain often about how they didn't know certain things or that information sent to them wasn't very clear or well organized. So, if I had to recommend anything they really need to focus their attention on to improve it would 100% be Parent Involvement and Communication for sure!... Read 524 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 73

• Students 84,176

• Tomball, TX•

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  92 reviews

Alum: My experience has been great. I spent my entire school life at Tomball School district and have finally graduated from Tomball High school. Throughout the entire journey I felt like the teachers were helpful academically, and towards the end of high school college readiness as well. Not only has the teachers and classes been great, so have the wonderful people I’ve met along the way. Here at Tomball ISD you’ll meet people that will help you along your journey, and create long lasting memories and friendships with them. I’m proud to say I’m a cougar, and a fellow alumni to Tomball High School.... Read 92 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 22

• Students 18,666

• Pearland, TX•

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  160 reviews

Alum: Pearland welcomed me when I moved away from my hometown my freshman year of highschool. While it welcomed me, it also challenged me in the best way possible. It was more academically challenging than my older school which helped me grow in my intellect and helped me gain the confidence and leadership skills that i have today. Pearland High School takes care of their students. They always want the best for each child that walks through their doors and they work hard to create a comfortable environment to make each school day easier for us. It was amazing to have such a diverse yet intentional school system to finish my highschool years with.... Read 160 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 23

• Students 21,067

• League City, TX•

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  290 reviews

Senior: There are a lot of good things about Clear Brook High School. For students who want to excel in any are, there are plenty of opportunities for them to do so. There's a variety of advanced and AP classes offered, a variety of sports, a great audio/visual program (which I happen to be a part of), a legendary robotics program, and, of course, what seems like a million different clubs. The sheer amount of choices that a student has at this school can be overwhelming at first, but once I learned to navigate them, the independence and growth that it brought me is something that I wouldn't trade for anything. This is especially helped by the school's great community - there's a diverse array of students, so anyone can fit in, and most of the teachers are supportive and truly care about their jobs. Overall, I had a pretty great experience at Brook. Keep up the great work! Go Wolverines!... Read 290 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 46

• Students 40,737

• Conroe, TX•

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  245 reviews

Parent: Conroe ISD is the best of the best. I love the diversity, the special programs (ESL support, 504, gifted & talented), the little ways students can get involved in clubs, and the top-notch teachers! We have children at Giesinger, Peet, and Conroe High School. All are amazing schools that have something wonderful to offer each student. Always get involved in your child's education, and you'll see great things happen!... Read 245 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 61

• Students 64,563

• Houston, TX•

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  535 reviews

Alum: I loved how the teachers were non-biased with a focus on giving us the tools to learn rather then informing us what we should know. They really focused on giving us an excellent education experience by being very entertaining. When it comes to academic points and helping us achieve a high class rank, the CFISD staff are really there to help us through counseling and providing opportunities to improve our class grades. As we transitioned towards the end of the year, their early start of college and career fairs at their facilities really helped everyone give a great initiative on planning their major in college. The staff at CFISD were overall excellent, and it's a given since they are among some of the best school districts in the nation!... Read 535 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 90

• Students 114,881

• Humble, TX•

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  185 reviews

Senior: The district is in a good location and has many opportunities for students to grow in the community. Individuals would have the chance to learn from others, and the district has many events that the district has for the community. The teachers are also understanding and kind. The district does need to be more organized and understanding on issues in the community. I would also say that the district needs to put more opportunities and resources into students' education. Overall, the district is good but could do better for the students in the community to provide them with a safe environment.... Read 185 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 49

• Students 45,528

• Sugar Land, TX•

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  669 reviews

Senior: As a student in FBISD for nearly 11 years, I have been able to see the progression of my academics over time. At least in STEM classes, the passion from students drives the improvement of the courses so that we learn beyond, say, AP curriculum. However, in the liberal arts classes, we often find ourselves restricted to either what the AP covers - because the time that we have for class isn't enough to learn more - or something tangentially related to the exam, instead of something that will certainly be on it. These academics seem to hinder our extracurricular performance as well. A district like Katy ISD seems to have more success in clubs because parents can be much more involved in their schools' success and drive the motivation for students to perform well. Without the support that we can get from our parents, I believe FBISD will continue to rank behind districts like Katy ISD. I hope these discrepancies will be fixed in FBISD's future, even if I won't be there to see them!... Read 669 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 82

• Students 76,735

• Sugar Land, TX•

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  44 reviews

Senior: Harmony public schools are an amazing school district! The schools provide students with an abundant amount of STEM programs! Overall school environment is always clean and well maintained! The Staff and teachers are friendly and easy to approach! Students are always challenged to different real life problems in class. Students are also college-ready by their graduation year And have extra guidance with college counselors. Teachers are always open for office hours as well. As a student in Harmony Public Schools, my experiences in school and after school have been very good. The academic Curriculum is indeed challenging and involves real world problems. Electives are primarily STEM-based, and shadows a few careers in STEM. Clubs and activities (such as newspaper club, HOSA, NHS, robotics) are entertaining and interesting to be involved in! Students are taught to be leaders and respectful peers with each other. Parents are always involved and informed with school announcements and news... Read 44 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 6

• Students 3,992

• Rosenberg, TX•

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  185 reviews

Parent: Lamar CISD has provided an excellent education for both my children in the past 10 years. They have experienced tremendous growth over the last decade and with it's caring district and school leadership, they have risen up to the difficult and demanding task of meeting the needs of all families and students in the district. With the demands of CoVID, I am pleased with the manner in which they have responded to families and have continued to pivot in times of uncertainty. Two years ago, my daughter was involved in a traumatic accident, and the schools and teachers and counselors at her high school responded with so much concern, love, and care. This has been one of the main reasons she was able to finish and get through her high school career. Each and every person makes a difference in the lives of our children, from the decisions being made at the district level, all the way down to the teacher level. These decisions are well considered and I give Lamar high regards for this!... Read 185 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 42

• Students 36,519

• Klein, TX•

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  459 reviews

Senior: My experience in Klein schools through out the years has been mostly great. I started at Erhrardt Elementary and all my teachers there were very nice and caring. I felt like all of the teachers and administration knew my name and always went out of their way to talk to me. I went to middle school at Kleb Intermediate. The most of the teachers there were nice but it was bigger and a lot more students so I felt like I was just another student there outside of sports. My coaches knew me well. The summer before starting at Klein High I was working out with the high school coaches and I already felt more comfortable being in high school. Playing sports really helped with transitioning from middle school to high school. Klein High is good about pushing core values and treating everyone like they are someone! The most teachers and administrators have all been personable and friendly. I highly recommend this school district.... Read 459 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 52

• Students 52,824

• Deer Park, TX•

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  199 reviews

Senior: The staff really care about the success of their students. I always felt safe on campus, and always had resources to reach out if I felt I was lagging behind. DPISD offers a dual credit program with a local community college, which has prepared myself and dozens of other students for college life, two years before they even go off to their university of choice. With the dual credit program DPISD offers, there is an early college program in which students take a track through both high school and the local community college to graduate with both a high school diploma, and Associates degree. The educational resources at DPISD are exceptional, and I am glad I have been lucky enough to attend. Go Deer!... Read 199 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 14

• Students 12,370

• Houston, TX•

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  138 reviews

Niche User: SBISD has an awesome group of teachers, mentors and educators. Newer / nicer schools are being built. Schools, students, and staff are diverse and there are many learning opportunities to learn and grow at SBISD! Parent involvement is low and graduation rates have been low but SBISD has created initiatives to change that! This is a growing community and the location is great for Houston! Schools provide a lot of opportunity for you and your family!... Read 138 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 48

• Students 33,288

• Houston, TX•

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  9 reviews

Sophomore: Harmony Public Schools in my area (I've attended 3 of them- Excellence, Achievement, and currently in Discovery) have given me the opportunity to build a strong foundation and grow on top of it in specialized fields chosen in accordance with my interests. The staff is cooperative and encouraging, and there is a perfect balance of guidance/individualism in their learning environment! They could use some work on general student culture, but as a lifetime student here, I've found that they are progessively getting better in that area!... Read 9 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 9

• Students 5,987

• La Porte, TX•

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  46 reviews

Works Here: La Porte ISD is full of excellent professionals that understand how to meet the needs of the students. This district values both student and faculty members, and it is truly like a family!... Read 46 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 13

• Students 6,999

• Crosby, TX•

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  39 reviews

Alum: Great school, many opportunities, and many resources to continue your education. They offer a program called Modified early college program (MECA) where a sophomore in high school can earn their associates by the time they graduate high school. They are partnered with San Jacinto Community College and offer discounts to tuition to the high school students.... Read 39 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 9

• Students 6,337

• Waller, TX•

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  34 reviews

Alum: My time at Waller High school as a student was well lived. I really enjoyed the academic opportunities we were offered through dual credit and AP courses. I also loved the fine arts department and the teachers within it. Some things I disliked were how small the school was compared to its mass of students and also how spread out things like the AG department were from the rest of the school.... Read 34 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 8

• Students 7,762

• Huffman, TX•

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  11 reviews

Parent: Everything about this school district is Great except for the Middle schools Ability to control Bullying' of Handicapped children. Also Notifying A Parent of A Concern or problem there child is involved in. As well as Student safety. If I could Home school my children for grades 6-8 at this point' I would. I contacted and wrote the Administration office A 5 page letter' with detailed information of my daughter being bullied and harrassed and I Recieved 1 call from there office which I missed because we were in a Dr's appointment. I did not receive any further contact from them but my daughter has now gone home bound do to her medical condition.... Read 11 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 4

• Students 3,439

• Pasadena, TX•

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  294 reviews

Senior: The best part about Pasadena Independent School District is that there are lots of opportunities to grow. One of those opportunities has been to serve on my drill Team as a top officer. Another blessing of PISD has been the teachers and their willingness to guide me in making college decisions. The teachers are very helpful and it is a friendly environment. I have appreciated the ability to perform and football games and pep rallies, all while feeling safe during a pandemic. Lastly, I'm grateful for my teachers and their ability to motivate me to be a better person. I would rate my overall experience at Pasadena Independent School District five stars.... Read 294 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 67

• Students 50,614

• Baytown, TX•

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  128 reviews

Junior: My family and I have lived in this district all of our lives. Academics and college readiness are only two of the many areas in which the district is recognized as succeeding and investing time. We have a wealth of resources and opportunities to further our academic ambitions. For example, the district runs career academies where students can apply to obtain a sense of a particular line of work. Involvement and clubs are also encouraged, and we see success in all of these areas. Around the schools, GCCISD develops intellectual, social, and emotional learners. This is, without a doubt, the best district for students to study, develop, grow, and thrive in. The district's only option is to keep growing from here. The students have benefited from the transformation over time, and this trend is expected to continue.... Read 128 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 29

• Students 23,318

• New Caney, TX•

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  101 reviews

Alum: New Caney was a real change of environment for me when I first came there from a 1A small school, all faculty and staff members made that experience go smoothly and my transition went well. Teachers there seem to be very knowledgeable professional and concern for each student's well-being and education. The school is growing rapidly ethnicity is changing very much so but they made all of this work for that I'm also grateful. When it came time to graduate late in the year they discovered that I hadn't taken a half credit health which was required and the school worked with me allowed me to go ahead and graduate do my walk cap and gown did not get adiploma until I finish my half of credit at summer school but they gave me the opportunity to walk and not let my family down this meant a great deal and shows the character of the people involved at the school. Thanks to NCISD for the help in my path to life and a higher education.... Read 101 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 20

• Students 16,274

• Houston, TX•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  213 reviews

Alum: Very caring staff for many years. Highly inspired to excel and give back! Neat, organized, early bird and work hard! Stay positive and stay strong! Lots of great classmates who graduated from all sorts of colleges and went for their dreams! Now I’m chasing mine! Could improve college resources and course transfer readiness, math was a true challenge for me at the time and to learn and use study skills effectively!... Read 213 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 46

• Students 41,724

• Houston, TX•

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  160 reviews

Senior: I didn't always attend a high school within the Galena Park ISD. I transferred my sophomore year, from an all-girls high school. However, the school along with the district welcomed me with open arms, ensuring that all my safety and academic needs were met. Furthermore, it's important to note that improvements should always be sought within any given situation, as they taught. Therefore, such may be applied to the GPISD. Although, they are greatly encouraging, kind, immensely helpful, and efficient an improvement that may be made is that in reference to order. While attending a high school within the GPISD, I have noted a number of students skipping class, as my teachers like to call them "fountain monitors." Such situation may be tackled by limiting the restroom allowances per day, because many tend to ask to go to the restroom and instead skip class. Lastly, such a correction will go further so to improve the learning and overall. growth of the students. Ensuring a brighter future.... Read 160 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 24

• Students 21,918

• Houston, TX•

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  1,091 reviews

Freshman: I would rate the Houston Independent School District a 5 out of 5. I give them this rating because of their involvement with students and teachers. They have suck a great involvement with their students and are able to make learning very engaging and accesible to all students. HISD has allowed students that are lgbtq+ a chance to stand out as well as students of color. They have made videos and posts on social media highlighting schools for their excellent status. Their activities vary and have many programs that can help disabled students and help exert themselves. During the pandemic they have been very clear to stay 6feet apart at all times requiring masks at all times despite the mask mandate being lifted, hand sanitizer all the time as well. They allow for all students to express their culture and who they are. HISD is a very great school district and overall my experience with them had allowed me to express myself. As well as giving me a chance to join programs!... Read 1,091 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 276

• Students 196,943

• Houston, TX•

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  82 reviews

Senior: Overall Sheldon is a great district. Most of the teachers are not only goof at teaching but also helping students out on a mentor level. The food is not that bad in the cafeteria. The janitors work hard to keep our schools nice and clean. Events such as graduation, celebration dinners, assemblies, and school dances are taken very seriously. The district puts in money to make this even nice for the students being celebrated. Sports in our district are also taken very seriously. Lots of money has been put into our beautiful stadium and indoor field. All teams practice many hours to be ready for game day. Student involvement in student council, spirit week, homecoming, and Pep rallies is bigger than ever. Everyone gets to be involved and is treated with love and care in our district.... Read 82 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 12

• Students 10,206