Navasota High School

Navasota High School in Navasota, TX, serves 919 students in grades 9-12 within the Navasota Independent School District (Isd), a high-needs area where over 71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most striking feature of Navasota High School is its exceptional ability to keep students on track to graduate, even as it works to improve academic proficiency. The school boasts a graduation rate of 98.4%, which is on par with high-performing nearby schools like College Station High School (92.3%) and A & M Cons High School (97.3%). However, its STAAR test scores are significantly lower; for example, U.S. History proficiency is about 31 points behind College Station High School. This suggests the school is a "safe haven" that prioritizes student retention and support, though it faces challenges in bringing all students to grade-level mastery. The school has recently shown dramatic improvement, earning a 2-star rating (38th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year, breaking a multi-year trend of lower rankings. Notably, the school has seen a remarkable rebound in Algebra I proficiency, jumping from a low of 8.81% to 52.04%, now exceeding the state average.

Compared to the nearby rural Anderson-Shiro Junior/Senior High School (a 4-star school with a less economically disadvantaged population), Navasota High School consistently scores lower on most end-of-course exams, highlighting the impact of poverty on academic outcomes. However, Navasota’s high graduation rate is a unique strength it shares with Anderson-Shiro. The school also shows a significant gender gap, serving female students more effectively than male students, and its Gifted and Talented program is underperforming, ranking in the 25th percentile. Despite these challenges, the school has made impressive gains for specific student groups, including English Language Learners and multi-racial students, who now rank in the 85th and 72nd percentiles respectively.