Best Public Schools in Zip Code 77365

The 11 public schools in zip code 77365 (Porter, TX) serve approximately 10,378 students across six elementary, three middle, and two high schools, all part of the New Caney Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked in the 31st percentile statewide.

The standout school is Infinity Early College High School, a 5-star selective magnet school that dramatically outperforms all others with a 99.1% graduation rate, 0.0% dropout rate, and test scores far exceeding state averages—for example, 94.12% proficiency in U.S. History versus 70.17% statewide. In stark contrast, Porter High School, the largest school with 2,094 students, struggles with a 2-star rating and below-average English proficiency rates (43.09% in English I vs. 55.43% state). Among elementary schools, Brookwood Forest Elementary shows remarkable improvement, jumping from the 31st to 57th percentile over three years, while Bens Branch Elementary dropped from the 61st to 43rd percentile. Middle schools present a mixed picture: Pine Valley Middle is declining, falling to the 14th percentile with alarmingly low 7th-grade math proficiency (5.08%), while all three middle schools excel in Algebra I, with proficiency rates above 69%.

A key takeaway is the "two high school" paradox: Infinity Early College High School’s elite performance contrasts sharply with Porter High School’s challenges, highlighting inequity within the same district. Middle schools are a systemic weakness, with 7th-grade math proficiency across all three schools ranging from 5.08% to 9.68%, far below the state average of 29.41%. However, the high Algebra I proficiency suggests strong acceleration for advanced students. Per-student spending averages $10,606 but shows no correlation with performance—Porter Elementary spends the most ($11,416) yet has a 2-star rating, while Infinity spends the least ($9,117) and excels. Overall, the district serves a high-poverty population (70.8% free/reduced lunch), and while elementary schools show promise, middle school transitions and comprehensive high school outcomes remain critical areas for improvement.