For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 913 students in the neighborhood of Fourth Ward, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Fourth Ward is Carnegie Vanguard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fourth Ward, Houston, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 97% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Fourth Ward, Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carnegie Vanguard High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Fourth Ward, Houston, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fourth Ward, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fourth Ward, Houston, TX include Carnegie Vanguard High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fourth Ward, Houston?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fourth Ward, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fourth Ward, Houston?
the neighborhood of Fourth Ward, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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