For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,273 students in Waller County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 116 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Waller County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Waller County, TX are Bryant Elementary School, Safe Haven and H T Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waller County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Waller County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waller County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29801 Kingsland Blvd
Brookshire, TX 77423
(281) 234-4300
Brookshire, TX 77423
(281) 234-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 1,190 students
Rank: #22.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 6-11
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
H T Jones Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35753 Owens Rd
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 931-0395
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 931-0395
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #44.
Royal Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Grades: 2-5
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Royal J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2241
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
Hempstead Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Grades: PK-5
| 812 students
Rank: #77.
Royal High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34499 Royal Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2215
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2215
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: #88.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Donoho
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2532 9th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3147
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3147
Grades: PK-1
| 479 students
Waller County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Alternative Achievement High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 1007
Hempstead, TX 77445
Hempstead, TX 77445
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Hempstead Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
425 Fm 1488
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Grades: PK-2
| 442 students
2500 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
2500 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
P O Box 819
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waller County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Waller County, TX include Bryant Elementary School, Safe Haven and H T Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waller County?
10 public schools are located in Waller County.
What percentage of students in Waller County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Waller County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waller County?
Waller County public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Waller County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waller County include: Hempstead High School vs. Hempstead Elementary School, Hempstead Middle School vs. Hempstead Elementary School, Hempstead Elementary School vs. Hempstead High School
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