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Magnolia High School

Q: Is Magnolia High School a good school?

Magnolia High School ranks 465 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

465^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 77% of Texas high schools

Summary

Magnolia High School is a large, 4-star high school in Magnolia, TX, serving 2,292 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly-rated Magnolia Independent School District (Isd). The school has a strong track record, consistently earning a 4-star rating for the past decade and currently ranking in the 77th percentile statewide. It boasts a very high graduation rate of 96.4% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%, indicating that most students stay on track to earn their diplomas. The school also shows notable strength in supporting specific student groups, with its Special Education and African American students both ranking in the 74th and 71st percentiles statewide, respectively.

Academically, Magnolia High School shines in English and U.S. History, consistently outperforming both district and state averages. For example, 81% of students were proficient in U.S. History, compared to 70% statewide. However, the school has a persistent weakness in Algebra I, where only 51% of students were proficient—significantly below the district average of 64% and even below the state average of 54%. This "Algebra I paradox" is a key factor holding the school back from a higher ranking. Interestingly, its district counterpart, Magnolia West High School, faces a similar challenge with Algebra I (55.7% proficient), suggesting this is a district-wide area for improvement.

When compared to nearby schools, Magnolia High School is a solid, above-average option in a highly competitive region. Top-tier schools like The Woodlands High School (5-star, 93rd percentile) and College Park High School (4-star, 88th percentile) significantly outperform Magnolia in every subject, especially Algebra I. On the other end of the spectrum, alternative schools like Stephens Academy (within the same district) serve a very different, high-need population. After a slight dip in rankings a few years ago, Magnolia High School appears to be on an upward trajectory, with improving test scores in English and a rising state ranking from the 71st to the 77th percentile. For parents, this is a reliable school with clear strengths in humanities and a known area for growth in math.

2,292

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,156

Per pupil spending ?

30%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14250 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77354

(281) 356-3572

District: Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Magnolia High School:

Elementary:	Bear Branch Elementary
	Cedric C Smith
	Magnolia Parkway Elementary
	Tom R Ellisor Elementary
Middle:	Bear Branch Intermediate
	Bear Branch J H

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

Hispanic:

36.0%

African American:

4.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (72% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Texas high schools

✓96% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg71%

Texas avg62%

465^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)

181^st of 951Magnolia Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.4	465 of 2009	76.9%	★★★★☆
2025	64.1	573 of 1974	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	65.4	546 of 1990	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	64.6	568 of 1961	71.0%	★★★★☆
2022	65.1	499 of 1876	73.4%	★★★★☆
2021	71.8	383 of 1861	79.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.5	358 of 1857	80.7%	★★★★☆
2018	70.4	332 of 1797	81.5%	★★★★☆
2017	69.3	360 of 1777	79.7%	★★★★☆
2016	66.5	490 of 1762	72.2%	★★★★☆
2015	72.0	336 of 1743	80.7%	★★★★☆
2014	69.1	406 of 1734	76.6%	★★★★☆
2013	69.8	363 of 1652	78.0%	★★★★☆
2012	48.0	888 of 1603	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	67.8	485 of 1672	71.0%	★★★★☆
2010	69.0	406 of 1568	74.1%	★★★★☆
2009	68.2	447 of 1539	71.0%	★★★★☆
2008	68.9	426 of 1510	71.8%	★★★★☆
2007	71.1	379 of 1497	74.7%	★★★★☆
2006	76.0	237 of 1430	83.4%	★★★★☆
2005	72.0	326 of 1429	77.2%	★★★★☆
2004	67.7	436 of 1427	69.4%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.7	317 of 1086	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	66.7	175 of 834	79.0%	★★★★☆
2024	61.8	285 of 1065	73.2%	★★★★☆
2023	67.7	233 of 1069	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	69.0	204 of 1031	80.2%	★★★★☆
2021	55.8	351 of 1020	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.7	512 of 1024	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.4	347 of 1013	65.7%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.0	333 of 556	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	67.8	123 of 428	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	74.2	81 of 530	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	51.0	301 of 525	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.3	337 of 507	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.6	245 of 488	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.0	117 of 487	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	28.6	390 of 486	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	50.8	653 of 1837	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.7	423 of 1829	76.9%	★★★★☆
2019	59.9	476 of 1810	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	57.1	511 of 1784	71.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.5	486 of 1195	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	39.9	569 of 1153	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.9	747 of 1437	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.3	834 of 1371	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.9	774 of 1278	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.9	522 of 1195	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.6	738 of 1136	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.6	708 of 1113	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.8	414 of 1936	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	64.5	396 of 1504	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	64.0	508 of 1880	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	64.1	562 of 1891	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	65.3	477 of 1841	74.1%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	395 of 1815	78.2%	★★★★☆
2019	71.7	353 of 1798	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	70.9	353 of 1781	80.2%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.2	475 of 1206	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.3	608 of 964	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.6	620 of 1182	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	70.7	299 of 1172	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	70.2	381 of 1177	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.0	158 of 1145	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	67.5	413 of 1137	63.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	662 of 1860	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.6	633 of 1453	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.4	729 of 1805	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.1	750 of 1820	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.6	767 of 1762	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.3	612 of 1743	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.9	552 of 1714	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.1	590 of 1691	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.6	718 of 1937	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.3	580 of 1513	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.1	776 of 1884	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.6	807 of 1897	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.5	701 of 1847	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.2	518 of 1848	72.0%	★★★★☆
2019	56.0	614 of 1818	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.5	636 of 1794	64.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.0	536 of 1954	72.6%	★★★★☆
2025	58.9	478 of 1515	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.4	611 of 1891	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.5	575 of 1913	69.9%	★★★★☆
2022	61.5	542 of 1853	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	69.9	394 of 1840	78.6%	★★★★☆
2019	68.1	396 of 1824	78.3%	★★★★☆
2018	67.4	405 of 1803	77.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.4	231 of 713	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	79.1	66 of 598	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	61.8	222 of 731	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.1	287 of 677	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.0	230 of 664	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.5	97 of 588	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	41.0	349 of 604	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.6	390 of 582	33.0%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	18.4	91 of 107	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.7	85 of 101	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	54.2	59 of 122	51.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.0	411 of 1581	74.0%	★★★★☆
2025	57.8	374 of 1299	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	68.4	278 of 1548	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	60.3	385 of 1478	74.0%	★★★★☆
2022	61.0	336 of 1418	76.3%	★★★★☆
2021	68.0	255 of 1382	81.5%	★★★★☆
2019	66.8	248 of 1357	81.7%	★★★★☆
2018	56.1	389 of 1347	71.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.3	428 of 1584	73.0%	★★★★☆
2025	60.7	389 of 1294	69.9%	★★★★☆
2024	58.2	537 of 1556	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.2	528 of 1576	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.5	409 of 1525	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	67.5	372 of 1510	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.7	323 of 1526	78.8%	★★★★☆
2018	69.1	337 of 1539	78.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)79th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)74th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)73rd percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)73rd percentile-4 vs school

African American (2026)71st percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)68th percentile-9 vs school

At Risk (2022)64th percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)64th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)63rd percentile-14 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)61st percentile-16 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)59th percentile-18 vs school

Asian (2026)40th percentile-37 vs school

Native American (2024)15th percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology82%+12 vs state

U.S. History81%+11 vs state

English I Reading70%+15 vs state

English II Reading69%+9 vs state

Algebra I51%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Total
Magnolia High School	Public	9-12	14250 Fm 1488	Magnolia	77354	Montgomery County	Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 356-3572	2,292	135	17.0	30.0%	1,255 (54.8%)	102 (4.5%)	824 (36.0%)	39 (1.7%)	8 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	62 (2.7%)	68.4	465^th of 2009 public high schools	76.9%		64.1	573^rd of 1974 public high schools	71.0%	108	51.0	82.1	70.0	69.0	81.0	$7,156
Stephens Academy	Public	9-12	919 Cloyd St	Magnolia	77355	Montgomery County	Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 252-2265	65	8	8.4	60.0%	36 (55.4%)	1 (1.5%)	23 (35.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.7%)	6.1	1859^th of 2009 public high schools	7.5%		8.4	1810^th of 1974 public high schools	8.3%	49	6.3		15.4	20.7	37.9	$13,795
Magnolia West High School	Public	9-12	42202 Fm 1774	Magnolia	77355	Montgomery County	Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 252-2550	2,356	154	15.3	52.4%	1,133 (48.1%)	69 (2.9%)	1,081 (45.9%)	19 (0.8%)	10 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (1.9%)	63.6	577^th of 2009 public high schools	71.3%		56.8	752^nd of 1974 public high schools	61.9%	175	55.7	83.5	62.0	65.3	75.0	$7,683
Lake Creek High School	Public	9-12	20639 Fm 2854	Montgomery	77316	Montgomery County	Montgomery Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 276-4000	1,692	99	17.0	20.3%	1,220 (72.1%)	35 (2.1%)	352 (20.8%)	24 (1.4%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	55 (3.3%)	77.9	264^th of 2009 public high schools	86.9%		74.1	324^th of 1974 public high schools	83.6%	60	62.1	88.5	76.3	76.2	87.0	$7,909
Tomball High School	Public	9-12	30330 Quinn Rd	Tomball	77375	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 357-3220	3,227	178	18.0	31.4%	1,502 (46.5%)	197 (6.1%)	1,261 (39.1%)	111 (3.4%)	10 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	143 (4.4%)	73.3	363^rd of 2009 public high schools	81.9%		77.5	258^th of 1974 public high schools	86.9%	105	60.4	84.5	73.8	70.4	85.3	$7,414
Tomball Alternative Education Center	Public	5-12	1302 Keefer St	Tomball	77375	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 357-3281	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ischool-Creekside	Public, Charter	9-12	8747 W New Harmony Trail	Tomball	77375	Harris County	Texas College Preparatory Academies	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 747-6701	130	5	25.6	21.5%	61 (46.9%)	6 (4.6%)	43 (33.1%)	11 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.9%)	81.1	188^th of 2009 public high schools	90.6%		89.8	67^th of 1974 public high schools	96.6%	121	92.9	80.0	66.7	81.3	100.0	$8,582
Tomball Star Academy	Public	9-12	11211 Fm 2920 Building 3	Tomball	77375	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 357-3222	402	23	17.7	28.4%	143 (35.6%)	24 (6.0%)	146 (36.3%)	69 (17.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.2%)	94.8	7^th of 2009 public high schools	99.7%		94.3	22^nd of 1974 public high schools	98.9%	15	93.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	$8,188
The Woodlands High School	Public	9-12	6101 Research Forest Dr	The Woodlands	77381	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 709-1200	4,444	248	17.9	11.9%	2,290 (51.5%)	217 (4.9%)	1,318 (29.7%)	419 (9.4%)	17 (0.4%)	5 (0.1%)	178 (4.0%)	84.4	131^st of 2009 public high schools	93.5%		86.8	109^th of 1974 public high schools	94.5%	22	62.7	92.3	83.8	82.4	92.2	$7,510
Montgomery High School	Public	9-12	22825 Hwy 105 W	Montgomery	77356	Montgomery County	Montgomery Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 276-3000	1,523	95	15.9	23.3%	1,085 (71.2%)	74 (4.9%)	287 (18.8%)	13 (0.9%)	9 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (3.6%)	68.3	467^th of 2009 public high schools	76.8%		67.5	486^th of 1974 public high schools	75.4%	19	50.4	78.4	69.2	74.4	80.8	$9,052

Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia High School

Is Magnolia High School a good school?

Magnolia High School ranks 465^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Magnolia High School?

Students at Magnolia High School are 55% White, 36% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Magnolia High School in?

Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Magnolia High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,292 students attended Magnolia High School.

What schools feed into Magnolia High School?

Magnolia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bear Branch Elementary
Elementary : Cedric C Smith
Elementary : Magnolia Parkway Elementary
Elementary : Tom R Ellisor Elementary
Middle : Bear Branch Intermediate
Middle : Bear Branch J H

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