For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 7,543 students in Baytown, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Baytown, TX are Impact Early College High School, Goose Creek Memorial and Peter E Hyland Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baytown, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Baytown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Baytown, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Impact 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Baytown, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Impact Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Market St
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4802
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4802
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Goose Creek Memorial
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 E Wallisville Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 421-4400
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 421-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Peter E Hyland Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1906 Decker Dr
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4555
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4555
Gr: 10-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Sterling High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Baker Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4500
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Stuart Career Tech High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ymca Dr
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Lee High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1809 Market St
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4535
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4535
Gr: 9-12 | 1,747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
5950 N Main
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 421-4488
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 421-4488
Gr: 3-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
High Point School
Alternative School
4544 Interstate 10 E
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Baytown, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Point Alternative Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
401 Jones Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4630
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4630
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Baytown, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Baytown, TX include Impact Early College High School, Goose Creek Memorial and Peter E Hyland Center.
How many public high schools are located in Baytown?
9 public high schools are located in Baytown.
What is the racial composition of students in Baytown?
Baytown public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Baytown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Baytown include: Goose Creek Memorial vs. Sterling High School, Sterling High School vs. Goose Creek Memorial, Impact Early College High School vs. Sterling High School
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