Barbers Hill High School is a school based in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and is classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is part of the Barbers Hill Independent School District located in western Chambers County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given an "A" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 2,222 students in grades 9-12, Barbers Hill High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Barbers Hill High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Barbers Hill School District in Mont Belvieu, TX, covering approximately 193.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 25.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbers Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Barbers Hill High School's student population of 2,222 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 153 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Motto
Tradition of Excellence
School Rankings
Barbers Hill High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbers Hill High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
31%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
60%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue & White
School Mascot
Eagle/lady Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbers Hill High School's ranking?
Barbers Hill High School is ranked #867 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Barbers Hill High School often compared to?
Barbers Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anahuac High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barbers Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Barbers Hill High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Barbers Hill High School?
2,222 students attend Barbers Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Barbers Hill High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbers Hill High School?
Barbers Hill High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbers Hill High School offer ?
Barbers Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Barbers Hill High School part of?
Barbers Hill High School is part of Barbers Hill Independent School District.
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