Top Rankings
Friendswood Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,194 students in Friendswood Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Friendswood Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
6,194 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Friendswood Independent School District, which is ranked #23 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)98%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
64%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,269 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,067 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$143 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,269
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,067
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Friendswood Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windsong Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 W Parkwood
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-0111
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-0111
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Friendswood J High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Manison Pkwy
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 996-6200
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 996-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Friendswood High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
702 Greenbriar Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-3413
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-3413
Gr: 9-12 | 2,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Zue S Bales Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
211 Stadium Ln
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-8255
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-8255
Gr: 3-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
C W Cline Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1550 W Blvd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-1201
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-1201
Gr: PK-5 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 W Edgewood
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-3341
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-3341
Gr: PK-2 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Friendswood Independent School District?
Friendswood Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 6,194 students.
What is the rank of Friendswood Independent School District?
Friendswood Independent School District is ranked #23 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Friendswood Independent School District?
64% of Friendswood Independent School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Friendswood Independent School District?
Friendswood Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Friendswood Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,067 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
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