Best Brazoria County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public high schools serving 24,683 students in Brazoria County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Brazoria County, TX are Robert Turner College And Career High School, Glenda Dawson High School and Pearland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brazoria County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Brazoria County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Brazoria County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Robert Turner College And Career 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 72% 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 Brazoria County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Turner College And Career High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4717 Bailey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Glenda Dawson High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2050 Cullen Blvd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Pearland High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3775 S Main St
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 997-7445
Gr: 9-12 | 3,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Shadow Creek High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11850 Broadway
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,599 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Rise
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
605 W House St
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 331-1690
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Manvel High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19601 Hwy 6
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 2,238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Brazosport High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 W Second St
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7260
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Brazoswood High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
302 W Brazoswood Dr
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Angleton High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Campus Dr
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 2,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Brazos Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Cir Way
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7090
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Danbury High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5611 Panther Dr
Danbury, TX 77534
(979) 922-1226
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Pace Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2314 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-5199
Gr: 10-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Alvin High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
802 S Johnson St
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Sweeny High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Ashley Wilson Rd
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Lighthouse Learning Center - Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 Dixie Dr
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 730-7340
Gr: 1-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Columbia High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
521 S 16th St
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Brazoria Co Alter Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1804 C R 171
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-1210
Gr: 9
Rank: #1818.
Brazoria Co Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1804 County Rd 171
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-1210
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Adapt
Alternative School
7400 Lewis Ln
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-2681
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Caldwell Ranch Blvd
Rosharon, TX 77583
(281) 327-6730
Gr: 9-11 | 1,028 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Brazoria Co J J A E P
Alternative School
20875 Cty Rd 171
Angleton, TX 77515
(281) 485-3203
Gr: 8-10 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brazoria Co J J A E P
Alternative School
301 E House St
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-1130
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Brazoria Co J J A E P
Alternative School
521 S 16th St
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brazos Harbor
Alternative School
1035 Dixie Dr
Clute, TX 77531
(979) 730-7340
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Bend Co Alter
Alternative School
400 Coen Rd
Rosharon, TX 77583
(281) 327-6000
Gr: 9-11 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
3700 Davenport Pkwy
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-1130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Alternative Center
Alternative School
300 S Walker
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-8003
Gr: 5-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brazoria County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Brazoria County, TX include Robert Turner College And Career High School, Glenda Dawson High School and Pearland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Brazoria County?
27 public high schools are located in Brazoria County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brazoria County?
Brazoria County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% 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 Brazoria County are often viewed compared to one another?

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