For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,116 students in 77081, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 77081, TX are Challenge Early College High School, Excel Academy Education Transition Center and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77081 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77081, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77081 have a Graduation Rate of 41%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Challenge Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77081, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Excel Academy Education Transition Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4577
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4577
Gr: 9-11 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5407 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 458-5555
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 458-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5407 Gulfton St 219
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 662-2551
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 662-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Ser-ninos Charter High School
Charter School
5610 Gulfton
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Gr: 9-10 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
77081, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burnett-bayland Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6500 A Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Energized For Excellence Alter High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6107 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 99%
5909 Glenmont Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 661-1670
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 661-1670
Gr: PK-K | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 77081, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 77081, TX include Challenge Early College High School, Excel Academy Education Transition Center and Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in 77081?
5 public high schools are located in 77081.
What is the racial composition of students in 77081?
77081 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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