Summary:
Zip code 77546 (Friendswood, TX) is home to two high-performing public high schools serving grades 9-12: Clear Brook High School and Friendswood High School, both of which consistently exceed state averages across nearly all academic metrics.
Friendswood High School is the standout in this area, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 91st percentile statewide. Its district, Friendswood Independent School District (Isd), is ranked 16th out of 951 districts in Texas—placing it in the top 2%. Friendswood excels in English and science, with proficiency rates of 82.63% in English I and 89.55% in Biology, far outpacing both Clear Brook and state averages. It also boasts a 98.9% graduation rate and a near-zero dropout rate. Clear Brook High School, part of the highly-rated Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd) (85th percentile), is a strong 4-star school with a 97.6% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. Interestingly, Clear Brook outperforms Friendswood in Algebra I (64.34% vs. 59.64%), suggesting a math-focused strength, while Friendswood dominates in English and Biology. Both schools have student-teacher ratios around 16:1 and spending per student near $9,500, with Friendswood spending slightly more.
Key takeaways for parents: both schools offer exceptional education with near-perfect graduation rates and test scores above state averages. Friendswood is the top choice for English and science, while Clear Brook leads in math. Friendswood also shows more consistent year-over-year improvement, while Clear Brook saw a slight decline in English II. Overall, zip code 77546 provides two excellent high school options, with Friendswood edging ahead in overall performance and district ranking.
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