For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public high schools serving 23,295 students in Galveston County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Galveston County, TX are Friendswood High School, Clear Springs High School and Clear Brook High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galveston County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Galveston County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Galveston County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Friendswood High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Galveston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friendswood High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
702 Greenbriar Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-3413
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-3413
Gr: 9-12 | 2,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Clear Springs High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Palamino Ln
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-1300
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,668 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Clear Brook High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4607 Fm 2351
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-2100
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Clear Falls High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4380 Village Way
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-1100
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,508 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
High Island School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2113 6th St
High Island, TX 77623
(409) 257-5276
High Island, TX 77623
(409) 257-5276
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Galveston Co Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Clear Creek High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2305 E Main St
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-1700
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Dickinson High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Baker Dr
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6400
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,810 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Aim College & Career Prep
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6302
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6302
Gr: 8-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16000 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 927-3106
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 927-3106
Gr: 9-12 | 1,314 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Ball High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Ave O
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Texas City High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1431 Ninth Ave N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 916-0800
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 916-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,689 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Dickinson Continuation Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Oak Park
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Gr: 8-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Hitchcock High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6629 Fm 2004
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6544
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6544
Gr: 9-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2412 61st St
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Gr: PK-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
La Marque High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
397 Duroux
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 938-4261
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 938-4261
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Alternative Program
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Alternative Program (Cap)
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Gr: 9 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
13304 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3526
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3526
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3904 Ave T
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Gr: 8-11 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harris Co Jjaep
Alternative School
2525 Murworth
League City, TX 77574
(713) 669-0799
League City, TX 77574
(713) 669-0799
Gr: 9-11 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Texas City J J A E P
Alternative School
6101 Attwater Ave
Texas City, TX 77592
(409) 770-5947
Texas City, TX 77592
(409) 770-5947
Gr: 8-10 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodrow Wilson Daep
Alternative School
1508 6th St N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 916-0280
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 916-0280
Gr: 5-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Galveston County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Galveston County, TX include Friendswood High School, Clear Springs High School and Clear Brook High School.
How many public high schools are located in Galveston County?
26 public high schools are located in Galveston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Galveston County?
Galveston County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Galveston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Galveston County include: Clear Falls High School vs. Clear Creek High School, Clear Creek High School vs. Clear Falls High School, La Marque High School vs. Hitchcock High School
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