For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,905 students in the neighborhood of South Belt And Ellington, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in South Belt And Ellington are Clear Horizons Early College High School, Dobie High School and Yes Prep - Southeast. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Belt And Ellington, Houston, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Belt And Ellington, Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clear Horizons 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Belt And Ellington, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Horizons Early College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13735 Beamer Rd
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 929-4657
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 929-4657
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Dobie High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10220 Blackhawk
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0370
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0370
Grades: 9-12
| 3,739 students
Rank: #33.
Yes Prep - Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 Crenshaw Rd
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 967-9400
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 967-9400
Grades: 6-12
| 875 students
Rank: #44.
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9901 Windmill Lakes Blvd
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 649-6817
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 649-6817
Grades: 9-12
| 727 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Belt And Ellington, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Belt And Ellington, Houston, TX include Clear Horizons Early College High School, Dobie High School and Yes Prep - Southeast.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Belt And Ellington, Houston?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Belt And Ellington, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Belt And Ellington, Houston?
the neighborhood of South Belt And Ellington, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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