Best Public Schools in Zip Code 77003

The 77003 zip code area of Houston, Texas is home to 4 schools serving middle and high school students, all part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). While the district as a whole is ranked 505 out of 961 districts in Texas, the schools in this area show a mix of high-performing and more average-performing institutions, with two standout magnet schools leading the way.

East Early College High School and H.S. for Law and Justice both earn 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, with East Early College High School ranked 51st out of 1,974 Texas high schools and H.S. for Law and Justice ranked 182nd. These schools consistently outperform the HISD and Texas averages on STAAR EOC exams, have high graduation rates of 83%, and low dropout rates of 3.5%. In contrast, Middle College H.S. at HCC Fraga has more mixed results on standardized tests.

While the schools in the 77003 zip code area face economic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, the data suggests the district is doing a relatively good job of keeping students engaged and on track to graduate. The wide range of performance across the schools highlights the importance of looking at individual school-level data rather than relying solely on district-level averages. Overall, the 77003 area offers a mix of high-performing and more average-performing schools, with the magnet schools standing out as particularly successful in terms of academic achievement and student outcomes.