Best Public Schools in Baytown, TX

The Baytown, Texas area is home to 28 schools that are part of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, which serves students from elementary through high school. While the district as a whole struggles academically, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, there are a few standout schools that are performing exceptionally well.

Two high schools in particular stand out: Impact Early College High School, which ranks 209 out of 1,987 high schools in Texas and has a 4-star rating, and Stuart Career Technical High School, which ranks 1,087 out of 1,987 and has a 2-star rating. These schools demonstrate that strong academic outcomes are possible, even in a low-performing district, with Impact Early College High School boasting an impressive 88.46% proficiency rate in English II Reading and a 97.8% 4-year graduation rate.

In contrast, the district's alternative and specialized schools, such as Peter E Hyland Center and High Point School, struggle with much lower proficiency rates on STAAR exams, highlighting the challenges these schools face in supporting student learning. Overall, the data reveals a diverse set of schools within the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, with a mix of high-performing and low-performing institutions, underscoring the need for continued improvement and support across the district.