For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 9,674 students in Missouri City, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Missouri City, TX are Ridge Point High School, Lawrence E Elkins High School and Hightower High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri City, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Missouri City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Missouri City, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridge Point High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Missouri City, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Point High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Waters Lake Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-5200
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence E Elkins High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7007 Knights Ct
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-2600
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,848 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hightower High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Hurricane Ln
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-5240
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-5240
Gr: 9-12 | 2,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Thurgood Marshall High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Buffalo Run
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-6630
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-6630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Missouri City, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Missouri City, TX include Ridge Point High School, Lawrence E Elkins High School and Hightower High School.
How many public high schools are located in Missouri City?
4 public high schools are located in Missouri City.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri City?
Missouri City public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Missouri City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Missouri City include: Hightower High School vs. Ridge Point High School, Ridge Point High School vs. Lawrence E Elkins High School, Hightower High School vs. Lawrence E Elkins High School
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