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 (26-27)
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1929
School Motto
Tradition of Excellence . . . by any measure!
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
60%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
98%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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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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