Top Rankings
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 94 public schools serving 117,927 students in Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
94 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
117,927 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
7,670 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, which is ranked #260 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#266 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
46%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
21%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,917 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,190 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,641 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1,791 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,917
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,190
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19019 N Bridgeland Lake Pkwy
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2340
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2340
Gr: PK-5 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Bridgeland High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10707 Mason Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(832) 349-7600
Cypress, TX 77433
(832) 349-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10400 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1650
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 1,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Sampson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16002 Coles Crossing Dr
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1600
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Spillane Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13403 Woods Spillane Blvd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1645
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1645
Gr: 6-8 | 1,436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Salyards Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21757 Fairfield Place
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2400
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,413 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Cypress Woods High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13550 Woods Spillane Blvd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1800
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Swenke Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22400 Fairfield Place Dr
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1200
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12050 Kluge
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 370-0990
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 370-0990
Gr: PK-5 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Rennell Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19500 Tuckerton Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1550
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Keith Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20550 Fairfield Green
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1744
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1744
Gr: PK-5 | 1,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Cypress Ranch High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10700 Fry Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2300
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 3,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Goodson Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17333 Huffmeister
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2350
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10607 Mason Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 349-7400
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 349-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12330 Kluge Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 320-7000
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 320-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Farney Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14425 Barker Cypress
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2850
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2850
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10215 Greenhouse Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-5660
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Birkes Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8500 Queenston Blvd
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 345-3300
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 345-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
Hairgrove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7120 N Eldridge Pkwy
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 896-5015
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 896-5015
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Postma Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18425 W Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 345-3660
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 345-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Ault Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21010 Maple Village Dr
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2800
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2323.
Woodard Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17501 Cypress N Houston Rd
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2303
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2303
Gr: PK-5 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
Aragon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16823 W Rd
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-5100
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
Robison Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17100 Robison Woods Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1700
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18018 Forest Hts Dr
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-1400
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2727.
Black Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14155 Grant Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 320-7145
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 320-7145
Gr: PK-5 | 1,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2828.
Arnold Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11111 Telge Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 897-4700
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 897-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
Langham Creek High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17610 Fm 529
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 463-5400
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 463-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3030.
Cy-fair High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22602 Hempstead Hwy
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 897-4600
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 897-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3131.
Lowery Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15950 Rdg Park Dr
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 463-5900
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 463-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
Gleason Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9203 Willowbridge Park Blvd
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 517-6800
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 517-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Millsap Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12424 Huffmeister Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 897-4470
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 897-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3434.
Cook Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9111 Wheatland Dr
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4400
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3535.
Willbern Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10811 Goodspring Dr
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-3820
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-3820
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District?
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District manages 94 public schools serving 117,927 students.
What is the rank of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District?
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is ranked #260 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District?
46% of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District?
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,190 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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