Top 3 Best 77459 Texas Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 9,186 students in 77459, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 77459, TX are Ridge Point High School, Lawrence E Elkins High School and Lake Olympia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77459 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77459, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77459 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridge Point High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77459, TX Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Point High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Waters Lake Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,055 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence E Elkins High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7007 Knights Ct
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,575 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Olympia Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Lake Olympia Pkwy
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3520
Grades: 6-9
| 1,200 students
Rank: #44.
Hightower High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Hurricane Ln
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 2,356 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 77459, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 77459, TX include Ridge Point High School, Lawrence E Elkins High School and Lake Olympia Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in 77459, TX?
4 public high schools are located in 77459, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 77459, TX?
77459, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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