School Score

Average

47/100

Houston, Texas · 2022-23

Houston Independent School District

Serving 184,101 students in 274 schools, Houston Independent School District tracks near US averages. Math: 26% · Reading: 32% · Graduation: 85%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

26%

District-wide

— 0.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

32%

District-wide

↑ 3.0% vs US

Graduation rate

85%

4-year

Enrollment

184,101

274 schools

Houston proficiency

26% / 32%

"Houston Independent School District students reached 26% math proficiency and 32% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 26% / 27% state averages."

Source: NCES + Texas DOE

Graduation rate

85%

"Houston Independent School District's 4-year graduation rate is 85%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$11,193

"Houston Independent School District spends $11,193 per student annually, below the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Houston Independent School District · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Houston Independent School District

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

26%

here

26%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 0%

Reading proficiency

32%

here

27%

state

29%

US avg

↑ 10%

Graduation rate

85%

here

90%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 2%

Student-teacher ratio

14.6:1

here

14.7:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

78.6%

here

60.7%

state

52.1%

US avg

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Houston Independent School District a good school district?▾

Houston Independent School District earns a CodeOpx School Score of 47/100 (C, Average). It tracks near US averages, with 26% math and 32% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Houston Independent School District?▾

Houston Independent School District operates 274 public schools serving 184,101 students in and around Houston, Texas.

What is Houston Independent School District's graduation rate?▾

Houston Independent School District's 4-year graduation rate is 85%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Houston Independent School District spend per student?▾

Houston Independent School District spends approximately $11,193 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Houston Independent School District school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Houston Independent School District directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.