For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,875 students in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in South Side are Energy Institute High School, Jones Futures Academy and Yellowstone College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Side, Houston, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Side, Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Energy Institute 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Energy Institute High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Jones Futures Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7414 St Lo Rd
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 733-1111
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 733-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Yellowstone College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Trulley St Ste 200
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 655-0596
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 655-0596
Grades: 6-9
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Yes Prep - Southside
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5515 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 924-5500
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 924-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 914 students
Rank: #55.
Yates High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 748-5400
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 748-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #66.
Worthing High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9215 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 733-3433
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 733-3433
Grades: 9-12
| 831 students
Rank: #77.
The Pro-vision Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4590 Wilmington
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 748-0030
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 748-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston, TX include Energy Institute High School, Jones Futures Academy and Yellowstone College Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston?
the neighborhood of South Side, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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