Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 77514, serving approximately 1,552 students in the rural Anahuac Independent School District (Isd), present a mixed picture of standout strengths and systemic challenges, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 52.8% and notably low student-teacher ratios ranging from 13.4 to 15.1.
Anahuac High School stands out as the district's academic anchor, achieving the highest state ranking (34th percentile) and an exceptional 99.1% graduation rate with a 0.2% dropout rate, supported by the highest per-student spending of $14,575. In contrast, Anahuac Middle presents a "math paradox": while only 5.62% of 7th graders are proficient in grade-level math, the school excels in advanced Algebra I, with 56% of students proficient in 2025-2026—above the state average. Anahuac Elementary is the district's brightest trend, jumping from the 20th to the 42nd percentile in two years, driven by strong 4th-grade reading proficiency (53.21%) that matches the state average. Anahuac Pri serves the youngest students but lacks comparable performance data.
Despite these bright spots, the district faces a systemic challenge: across all schools, proficiency in core subjects like Science and Social Studies consistently lags state averages by 10-20 percentage points—for example, 5th-grade Science at Anahuac Elementary is only 11.82% proficient versus 29.57% statewide. The high school's strong graduation rate and improving Biology (66.07%) and English II (59.29%) scores suggest effective preparation for seniors, while the elementary school's rapid improvement creates hope for a stronger pipeline. However, the middle school's concentration of resources on advanced math students raises equity questions, as the majority struggle with grade-level concepts. Overall, families should note the district's small class sizes and the high school's stability, but be aware of the need for targeted support in core subjects across all grade levels.
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