Top Rankings
New Caney Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 19,420 students in New Caney Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in New Caney Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
22 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
19,420 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
1,261 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Caney Independent School District, which is ranked #821 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#822 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
63%
54%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
23%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,635 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,112 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$226 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$274 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,635
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,112
$14,079
Best New Caney Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Infinity Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26751 Sorters Rd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Bens Branch Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24160 Briar Berry Ln
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8700
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Kings Manor Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21111 Royal Crossing Dr
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 577-2940
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 577-2940
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Valley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21700 Valley Ranch Crossing
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8760
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Sorters Mill Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23300 Sorters Rd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8780
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8780
Gr: PK-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Woodridge Forest Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4540 Woodridge Pkwy
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,371 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
White Oak Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24161 Briar Berry Ln
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8800
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Pine Valley Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22784 Hwy 59 S
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-4300
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Keefer Crossing Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21600 Gene Campbell Blvd
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8840
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8840
Gr: 6-8 | 1,271 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24400 Loop 494
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-2920
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Robert Crippen Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18690 Cumberland Blvd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8740
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8740
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Tavola Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18885 Winding Summit Dr
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25545 Sorters Rd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Oakley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22320 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-5970
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
New Caney Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20501 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 399-1400
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 399-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dogwood
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2960
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
Porter High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22625 Sandy Ln
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-5900
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
New Caney High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21650 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2800
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
18000 Cumberland Dr
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center
Alternative School
20419 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2850
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2850
Gr: 1-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
180 Sorters Mcclellan Rd
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 577-2825
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 577-2825
Gr: 9-11 | 1,279 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Caney Independent School District?
New Caney Independent School District manages 22 public schools serving 19,420 students.
What is the rank of New Caney Independent School District?
New Caney Independent School District is ranked #821 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Caney Independent School District?
63% of New Caney Independent School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Caney Independent School District?
New Caney Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is New Caney Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,112 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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