For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,256 students in 77449, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 77449, TX are Calvin Nelms High School, Cypress Lakes High School and Morton Ranch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77449 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77449, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77449 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calvin Nelms High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77449, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calvin Nelms High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Cypress Lakes High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5750 Greenhouse Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-3800
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 3,256 students
Rank: #33.
Morton Ranch High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21000 Franz Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-7800
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,832 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Ctr - West
Alternative School
19350 Rebel Yell
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-4310
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-4310
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
77449, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calvin Nelms - North East Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
18425 Timber Forest Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 2
| n/a students
Calvin Nelms - Northwest (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1346 Wilkins St
Katy, TX 77449
(979) 826-8302
Katy, TX 77449
(979) 826-8302
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 77449, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 77449, TX include Calvin Nelms High School, Cypress Lakes High School and Morton Ranch High School.
How many public high schools are located in 77449?
4 public high schools are located in 77449.
What is the racial composition of students in 77449?
77449 public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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