For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,351 students in Waller County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Waller County, TX are Safe Haven, Royal High School and Hempstead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waller County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Waller County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Waller County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Royal High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Waller County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 6-11
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Royal High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34499 Royal Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2215
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2215
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: #33.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Donoho
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Waller County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Alternative Achievement High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 1007
Hempstead, TX 77445
Hempstead, TX 77445
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Hempstead Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
425 Fm 1488
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Grades: PK-2
| 442 students
2500 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
2500 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2248
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
P O Box 819
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waller County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Waller County, TX include Safe Haven, Royal High School and Hempstead High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waller County?
3 public high schools are located in Waller County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waller County?
Waller County public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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