For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 743 students in 77081, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 77081, TX are Challenge Early College High School, Excel Academy Education Transition Center 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 77081 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77081, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77081 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Challenge Early College 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77081, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
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 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Ser-ninos Charter High School
Charter School
5610 Gulfton
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Gr: 9-10 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
77081, Texas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burnett-bayland Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6500 A Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Energized For Excellence Alter High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6107 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 99%
5909 Glenmont Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 661-1670
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 661-1670
Gr: PK-K | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Liberty High School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
5407 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 458-5555
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 458-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 77081, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 77081, TX include Challenge Early College High School, Excel Academy Education Transition Center and Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton.
How many public high schools are located in 77081?
4 public high schools are located in 77081.
What is the racial composition of students in 77081?
77081 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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