Summary:
Zip code 75605 in Longview, Texas, is home to two high schools—Longview High School and Spring Hill High School—serving grades 9-12 within two separate districts, Longview Independent School District (Isd) and Spring Hill Independent School District (Isd), offering distinctly different educational experiences.
Spring Hill High School is the standout academic performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide. It excels in core subjects, with 90.58% proficiency in Biology and over 86% in English II, far exceeding state averages. Its smaller enrollment of 570 students and lower student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1 create a more intimate learning environment. In contrast, Longview High School, a 3-star school with 2,272 students, serves a significantly higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (78.21% vs. 29.47%). Despite this, Longview achieves above-average proficiency in four of five subjects and boasts a higher graduation rate (98.7% vs. 95.9%), reflecting a strong commitment to student support. Notably, Longview outperforms Spring Hill in Algebra I (60.06% vs. 47.50%), the only subject where Spring Hill falls below the state average.
Key metrics highlight the trade-offs: Spring Hill High School offers top-tier test scores and a smaller, more focused setting, while Longview High School provides a diverse, large-school experience with exceptional graduation outcomes and higher per-student spending ($11,888 vs. $10,771) to address greater student needs. Both schools maintain a low dropout rate of 0.3%. Families should weigh priorities: academic excellence and smaller classes at Spring Hill versus a comprehensive, supportive environment with strong graduation rates at Longview.
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