For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,941 students in 77040, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 77040, TX are Harmony School Of Excellence-houston, Jersey Village High School and Yes Prep - Northwest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77040 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77040, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77040 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jersey Village High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77040, TX Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony School Of Excellence-houston
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7340 N Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 983-8668
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 983-8668
Grades: K-9
| 1,056 students
Rank: #22.
Jersey Village High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7600 Solomon St
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-3400
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,364 students
Rank: #33.
Yes Prep - Northwest
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14741 Yorktown Plaza Dr
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 842-5510
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 842-5510
Grades: 6-10
| 521 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 77040, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 77040, TX include Harmony School Of Excellence-houston, Jersey Village High School and Yes Prep - Northwest.
How many public high schools are located in 77040?
3 public high schools are located in 77040.
What is the racial composition of students in 77040?
77040 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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