NCES CCD 2024-25 31 schools TX

Best-Resourced Schools in Pearland, TX

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

31 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Pearland's 31 public schools is Pearland H S, scoring 46/100, against a city average of 47.8/100. Computed live across every Pearland campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Pearland, TX, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

31
Schools
28,349
Students
47.8/100
Avg Quality
15.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Pearland Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Pearland, TX enrolls 28,349 students across 31 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 1 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 15.8:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 47.8/100. 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 most-resourced campus in Pearland on this index is Pearland H S, at 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 3,412 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Pearland spans 3 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Pearland school enrollment varies 36× across entities

Pearland school enrollment ranges from 96 students (lowest) to 3,412 students (highest), a spread of 3,316 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

Pearland student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

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 Pearland is typically wider than the Pearland-aggregate figure suggests.

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

# School Score
1. Pearland H S 46
2. Shadow Creek H S 49
3. Glenda Dawson H S 49
4. Robert Turner College and Career H S 45
5. Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H 46
6. Pearland J H West 54
7. Leon H Sablatura Middle 45
8. Berry Miller J H 55
9. E a Lawhon El 43
10. Pearland J H East 52
11. Nolan Ryan J H 49
12. Alexander Middle 46
13. Pearland J H South 54
14. Mary Burks Marek El 43
15. Glenn York El 48
16. Barbara Cockrell El 43
17. Sam Jamison Middle 47
18. Rogers Middle 52
19. H C Carleston El 44
20. Silvercrest El 47
21. Magnolia El 44
22. Silverlake El 44
23. Laura Ingalls Wilder El 44
24. Shirley Dill Brothers El 49
25. Rustic Oak El 42
26. Challenger El 44
27. C J Harris El 38
28. Massey Ranch El 42
29. Shadycrest El 47
30. Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy 52
31. Pace Center 79

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Pearland

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Silverlake El 77.8/100
  2. 2 Berry Miller J H 77.3/100
  3. 3 Challenger El 77.3/100
  4. 4 Rogers Middle 77.2/100
  5. 5 Glenn York El 76.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Pearland, TX?

The highest-ranked school in Pearland is Pearland H S with a quality score of 46/100. There are 31 public schools in Pearland with 28,349 total students.

How many schools are in Pearland, TX?

Pearland has 31 public schools with a total enrollment of 28,349 students. 1 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 15.8:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.