For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,478 students in Port Neches, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Port Neches, TX are Port Neches Middle School and Port Neches-groves High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Neches, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Port Neches have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Port Neches, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Neches Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
749 Central Dr
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-8115
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-8115
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Port Neches-groves High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Merriman St
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 729-7644
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 729-7644
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Alter School
Alternative School
1810 Port Neches Ave
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-5924
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-5924
Gr: 9-11 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
1522 Heisler
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-4244
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-4244
Gr: 3-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
2820 Merriman
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-4244
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-4244
Gr: PK-2 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Port Neches, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Port Neches, TX include Port Neches Middle School and Port Neches-groves High School.
How many public schools are located in Port Neches?
5 public schools are located in Port Neches.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Neches?
Port Neches public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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