For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,697 students in Port Arthur, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Port Arthur, TX are Bob Hope High School, Memorial High School and Jefferson Co Youth Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Arthur, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Port Arthur have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Port Arthur, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Memorial High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Port Arthur, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bob Hope High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4545 Hwy 73
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Memorial High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Ssgt Lucian Adam Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4000
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Co Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5030 Ste 100 Hwy 69
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 720-4019
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 720-4019
Gr: 10-11 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Port Arthur Alternative Center
Alternative School
1030 Dunbar Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Stilwell Tech Ctr/cate
Alternative School
3501 Sgt Lucian Adams Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Port Arthur, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Port Arthur, TX include Bob Hope High School, Memorial High School and Jefferson Co Youth Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Port Arthur?
5 public high schools are located in Port Arthur.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Arthur?
Port Arthur public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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