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Best 77449 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,302 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 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), 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 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77449, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calvin Nelms High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Cypress Lakes High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5750 Greenhouse Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Morton Ranch High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21000 Franz Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,944 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Ctr - West
Alternative School
19350 Rebel Yell
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-4310
Gr: 6-12

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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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