Best Public Schools in Sugar Land, TX

The city of Sugar Land, Texas is home to 33 schools, including 21 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools, all part of the Fort Bend Independent School District (ISD) except for two schools that belong to the Lamar Consolidated ISD. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with standout schools like Clements High School and Fort Settlement Middle ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle to meet standards.

The top-performing schools, such as Anne McCormick Sullivan Elementary and Commonwealth Elementary, boast exceptional test scores, low dropout rates, and high student-teacher ratios. In contrast, some of the lower-performing schools have proficiency rates 20-30 percentage points below the district and state averages. This divide appears to be correlated with the demographic makeup of the schools, with the highest-achieving campuses having larger Asian and White student populations.

Interestingly, the data also shows that higher per-student spending does not necessarily translate to better academic performance. Some of the highest-spending schools, like Lakeview Elementary and Townewest Elementary, are among the lowest-performing in the area. Additionally, the two Harmony Public Charter schools in the data set outperform many of the traditional public schools, especially in math and reading proficiency.