For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 534 students in the neighborhood of Gulfton, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gulfton are Excel Academy Education Transition Center, Liberty High School and Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gulfton, Houston, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Gulfton, Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 18%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton, with 40-49% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Gulfton, Houston, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
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 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
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 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Gulfton, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Gulfton, Houston, TX include Excel Academy Education Transition Center, Liberty High School and Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Gulfton, Houston?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Gulfton, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gulfton, Houston?
the neighborhood of Gulfton, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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