For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,353 students in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Central Southwest are South Early College High School, Kipp Mosaic Academy School and Madison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1930 Airport Blvd
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Mosaic Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12751 Hillcroft Ave
Houston, TX 77085
(281) 879-3110
Houston, TX 77085
(281) 879-3110
Gr: 6-10 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Madison High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13719 Whiteheather
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 433-9801
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 433-9801
Gr: 9-12 | 1,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston, TX include South Early College High School, Kipp Mosaic Academy School and Madison High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston?
the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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