Can I use Fort Bend County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Fort Bend County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Fort Bend County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Fort Bend County?

Start with the 186 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

How does Fort Bend County compare with nearby school counties?

Fort Bend County appears in the Houston suburbs comparison with Harris County, TX and Montgomery County, TX. Use that regional guide to compare county school score, graduation rate, and spending before narrowing to individual districts and schools.

Fort Bend County Schools & Education

Name: Fort Bend County, Texas Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Fort Bend County, Texas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,585

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#136

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Fort Bend County

Measured School Summary

Fort Bend County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.2%.

Funding Context

At $6,585 per pupil, Fort Bend County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 1% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Fort Bend County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

186 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

55/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #136 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

94.2%

2.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,585

$913 below the state average

School coverage

186

6 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Fort Bend County has 186 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Fort Bend County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Fort Bend County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#136

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

FORT BEND ISD

Elementary to high school visible

79,660 students

Elementary 56Middle 15High 13Other 1

85 listed schools in this county slice.

LAMAR CISD

Elementary to high school visible

42,461 students

Elementary 29Middle 6High 8Other 2

45 listed schools in this county slice.

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST

Elementary and high visible

4,783 students

Elementary 3Middle 0High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

STAFFORD MSD

Elementary to high school visible

3,641 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

FORT BEND ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 85 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Fort Bend County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Fort Bend County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Comparison context

Compare Fort Bend County With Nearby School Markets

Fort Bend County appears in curated regional school comparisons where parents commonly weigh county lines, housing tradeoffs, commute, and district boundaries before narrowing to individual schools.

Houston suburbs

Harris County vs Fort Bend County vs Montgomery County Schools

This comparison is useful when a Houston-area move could land a family inside the urban core, southwest suburbs, or northern growth corridor.

Compared with

Harris County, TX and Montgomery County, TX

Current leader

Fort Bend County, TX at 55/100

Graduation-rate leader: Fort Bend County, TX at 94.2%

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Education Overview

About Schools in Fort Bend County, Texas

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Massive Suburban Education Hub

Fort Bend County operates a staggering 186 public schools serving 185,368 students across six districts. The infrastructure is primarily elementary-focused, with 114 primary schools supporting the county's rapid growth.

High Standards in a Growing Region

The county maintains an impressive 94.2% graduation rate, far exceeding the national average. Remarkably, this is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $6,585, demonstrating significant economies of scale compared to state averages.

Fort Bend and Katy ISD Powerhouses

Fort Bend ISD is one of the state's largest, with 85 schools and nearly 80,000 students. Katy ISD also has a massive presence here, including Cinco Ranch High School which alone enrolls 3,656 students.

Large-Scale Suburban Learning

Most students attend large suburban campuses, with an average school size of 1,030 students. The environment is diverse, ranging from city-based schools in Sugar Land to vast suburban campuses like Seven Lakes High.

School Overview

Total Schools

186

in Fort Bend County

Reported Enrollment

185,368

186 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary114

Middle35

High32

Other5

6 School Districts in Fort Bend County

FORT BEND ISD

LAMAR CISD

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST

STAFFORD MSD

NEEDVILLE ISD

ARROW ACADEMY

4 schools

675 students

186 Public Schools in Fort Bend County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 84 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Fort Bend County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
CINCO RANCH H S	Profile	KATY ISD	KATY, 77494Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,656
SEVEN LAKES H S	Profile	KATY ISD	KATY, 77494Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,595
KATY H S	Profile	KATY ISD	KATY, 77494Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	3,330
WILLIAM B TRAVIS H S	Profile	FORT BEND ISD	RICHMOND, 77406Suburb: Large	8–12	High	3,205
RIDGE POINT H S	Profile	FORT BEND ISD	MISSOURI CITY, 77459Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,170
TOMPKINS H S	Profile	KATY ISD	KATY, 77494Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,908
JORDAN H S	Profile	KATY ISD	KATY, 77492Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,745
LAWRENCE E ELKINS H S	Profile	FORT BEND ISD	MISSOURI CITY, 77459Suburb: Large	8–12	High	2,654
GEORGE BUSH H S	Profile	FORT BEND ISD	RICHMOND, 77407Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,605
CLEMENTS H S	Profile	FORT BEND ISD	SUGAR LAND, 77479City: Midsize	8–12	High	2,560
HIGHTOWER H S	Profile	FORT BEND ISD	MISSOURI CITY, 77459Suburb: Large	8–12	High	2,535
GEORGE RANCH H S	Profile	LAMAR CISD	RICHMOND, 77469Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,511
FULSHEAR H S	Profile	LAMAR CISD	FULSHEAR, 77441Rural: Fringe	8–12	High	2,464
FOSTER H S	Profile	LAMAR CISD	RICHMOND, 77406Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,388
DULLES H S	Profile	FORT BEND ISD	SUGAR LAND, 77478City: Midsize	9–12	High	2,364
STEPHEN F AUSTIN H S	Profile	FORT BEND ISD	SUGAR LAND, 77498Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,277
DEAN LEAMAN J H SCHOOL	Profile	LAMAR CISD	FULSHEAR, 77441Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	2,191
KEMPNER H S	Profile	FORT BEND ISD	SUGAR LAND, 77498City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,945
BRISCOE J H	Profile	LAMAR CISD	RICHMOND, 77406Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,914
LAMAR CONS H S	Profile	LAMAR CISD	ROSENBERG, 77471Suburb: Large	8–12	High	1,762

CINCO RANCH H S

KATY ISD

KATY, 77494 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,656 students

SEVEN LAKES H S

KATY ISD

KATY, 77494 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,595 students

KATY H S

KATY ISD

KATY, 77494 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High3,330 students

WILLIAM B TRAVIS H S

FORT BEND ISD

RICHMOND, 77406 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High3,205 students

RIDGE POINT H S

FORT BEND ISD

MISSOURI CITY, 77459 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,170 students

TOMPKINS H S

KATY ISD

KATY, 77494 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,908 students

JORDAN H S

KATY ISD

KATY, 77492 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,745 students

LAWRENCE E ELKINS H S

FORT BEND ISD

MISSOURI CITY, 77459 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High2,654 students

GEORGE BUSH H S

FORT BEND ISD

RICHMOND, 77407 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,605 students

CLEMENTS H S

FORT BEND ISD

SUGAR LAND, 77479 / City: Midsize

Profile8–12High2,560 students

HIGHTOWER H S

FORT BEND ISD

MISSOURI CITY, 77459 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High2,535 students

GEORGE RANCH H S

LAMAR CISD

RICHMOND, 77469 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,511 students

FULSHEAR H S

LAMAR CISD

FULSHEAR, 77441 / Rural: Fringe

Profile8–12High2,464 students

FOSTER H S

LAMAR CISD

RICHMOND, 77406 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,388 students

DULLES H S

FORT BEND ISD

SUGAR LAND, 77478 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,364 students

STEPHEN F AUSTIN H S

FORT BEND ISD

SUGAR LAND, 77498 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,277 students

DEAN LEAMAN J H SCHOOL

LAMAR CISD

FULSHEAR, 77441 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle2,191 students

KEMPNER H S

FORT BEND ISD

SUGAR LAND, 77498 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,945 students

BRISCOE J H

LAMAR CISD

RICHMOND, 77406 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,914 students

LAMAR CONS H S

LAMAR CISD

ROSENBERG, 77471 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High1,762 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

64 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,585

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?

Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?

Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Fort Bend County?

Fort Bend County has a school score of 55/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Fort Bend County?

The high school graduation rate in Fort Bend County is 94.2%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Fort Bend County spend per student?

Fort Bend County spends $6,585 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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