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Best Schools in HUNTSVILLE, TX

13 public K-12 schools in HUNTSVILLE from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

13 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in HUNTSVILLE, TX using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

13
Schools
12,525
Students
Avg Quality
17.8:1
Avg Class Size

How the HUNTSVILLE Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

HUNTSVILLE, TX enrolls 12,525 students across 13 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 2 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 17.8:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in HUNTSVILLE is Texas Online Preparatory H S, scoring 70/100 (B) with 2,228 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

HUNTSVILLE schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect HUNTSVILLE housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Texas Online Preparatory H S accounts for 17.8% of all HUNTSVILLE public-school enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means HUNTSVILLE-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

HUNTSVILLE school enrollment varies 33× across entities

HUNTSVILLE school enrollment ranges from 67 students (lowest) to 2,228 students (highest), a spread of 2,161 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city — small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

HUNTSVILLE has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 66.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

HUNTSVILLE student-teacher ratio is 17.8:1 — near the typical range (US average ~16) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 16:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within HUNTSVILLE is typically wider than the HUNTSVILLE-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

HUNTSVILLE has higher-than-average charter school authorisation eligibility — 15.4% of the population qualifies for charter-school enrollment options

charter-school enrollment options eligibility is the federal threshold for charter school authorisation funding allocations, established under the state-specific charter law. Areas above 30% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic charter school authorisation formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

# School Score
1. Texas Online Preparatory H S 70 B
2. Texas Online Preparatory Middle 70 B
3. Huntsville H S 40 D
4. Mance Park Middle 40 D
5. Scott Johnson El 40 D
6. Huntsville Int 42 D
7. Samuel Houston El 40 D
8. Huntsville El 43 D
9. Texas Online Preparatory El 70 B
10. Stewart El 36 F
11. Huntsville Classical Academy 22 F
12. Gibbs Pre-K Center 31 F
13. Premier H S of Huntsville 10 F

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in HUNTSVILLE, TX?

The top-rated school in HUNTSVILLE is Texas Online Preparatory H S with a quality score of 70/100. There are 13 public schools in HUNTSVILLE with 12,525 total students.

How many schools are in HUNTSVILLE, TX?

HUNTSVILLE has 13 public schools with a total enrollment of 12,525 students. 2 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 17.8:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.