Humble Independent School District (Isd)

The Humble Independent School District (Isd) serves 49 schools in the Houston area, including elementary, middle, and high schools, and is ranked in the 65th percentile statewide with a 3-star rating.

The district is marked by a stark contrast between its top performers and struggling schools. Kingwood High School is the flagship, ranking in the 91st percentile with a 96.8% graduation rate and very low dropout rate, while Humble High School ranks in the 33rd percentile with an 85.3% graduation rate. At the middle school level, Riverwood Middle is a standout in the 95th percentile with perfect Algebra I proficiency, whereas Ross Sterling Middle ranks in the 36th percentile with very low test scores. Among elementary schools, Willow Creek Elementary is the highest-performing in the 98th percentile, while Jack M Fields Senior Elementary ranks in the 5th percentile with critically low science proficiency. Guy M Sconzo Early College High School is a notable success, achieving a 100% graduation rate and top test scores while serving a diverse student body.

Key metrics show a district-wide graduation rate of 92.6% and a dropout rate of 1.1%. Per-student spending varies widely, from $8,238 at Fall Creek Elementary to over $13,000 at some struggling schools, indicating that higher spending often reflects greater student needs rather than driving success. Schools in the Kingwood area consistently outperform the rest of the district, and Algebra I performance is a key differentiator between top and struggling middle schools. Encouragingly, North Bend Elementary showed significant improvement, jumping from the 22nd to the 54th percentile, demonstrating that progress is possible even in high-poverty schools.