For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 12,778 students in Richmond, TX. The top ranked public high schools in Richmond, TX are Foster High School, George Ranch High School and William B Travis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Richmond, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foster High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Richmond, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foster High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4400 Fm 723
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-3800
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,388 students
Rank: #22.
George Ranch High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8181 Fm 762
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4200
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,511 students
Rank: #33.
William B Travis High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11111 Harlem Rd
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 634-7000
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 634-7000
Grades: 8-12
| 3,205 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Thomas E Randle High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7600 Koeblen Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-5800
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-5800
Grades: 8-11
| 1,246 students
Rank: #55.
Iltexas Katy Westpark High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20055 Beechnut Rd
Richmond, TX 77407
(832) 222-9470
Richmond, TX 77407
(832) 222-9470
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #66.
George Bush High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6707 Fm 1464
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 634-6060
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 634-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 2,605 students
Rank: #77.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
122 Golfview
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 633-7312
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 633-7312
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Richmond, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
710 Houston St
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-0960
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-0960
Grades: 5-9
| 11 students
7901 Fm 762
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4500
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4500
Grades: 6
| 679 students
702 South 7th
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 342-4906
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 342-4906
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Richmond, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Richmond, TX include Foster High School, George Ranch High School and William B Travis High School. Richmond has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public high schools are located in Richmond?
7 public high schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Richmond include: Foster High School vs. William B Travis High School, George Ranch High School vs. Foster High School, William B Travis High School vs. Foster High School
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