The capacity of Texas schools to prepare students for college varies significantly by community. The Texas Education Scorecard uses the most recent data available on the key milestones in a student’s journey through the “education pipeline,” from their first days in school to higher education. The Scorecard assigns letter grades using five key indicators of “leaks” in the education pipeline that signal challenges in student preparation or transitions between educational stages. A letter grade of “C” indicates that a county is close to the statewide and county average.
61% Do not meet 3rd grade reading standards
10.7% Must repeat the 9th Grade
8% Drop out of high school
49.4% of high school graduates don't enroll in Texas colleges
52.2% of students enrolled in Texas colleges don’t graduate
Many policies and practices have proven to be effective in moving students from their first steps in school to higher education. See how your county compares on the following policy and practice indicators that affect school readiness, education funding, transitions to college, and adult and postsecondary students.
Estimated percentage of eligible children enrolling in public Pre-K
Average funding per student, adjusted for student and district characteristics
Range of Per-Student Funding Within CountyDistricts within county with lowest and highest revenue per student, adjusted for student and district characteristics |
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CHARTER SCHOOL $5,182 Lowest Revenue Per Student |
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SHELDON ISD $6,087 Highest Revenue Per Student |
Percentage of 9th-12th graders enrolled in AP or IB courses
Percentage of 9th-12th graders enrolled in courses offering both high school and college credit
Percentage of 12th graders completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (application for college financial aid) by June of their senior year
Percentage of students entering post-secondary education deemed “college-ready”
GED Testing Rate | |
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GED test takers in county | 4378 |
Adults >25 without a HS diploma | 566000 |
Testing Rate | 0.8% |
Top County Rate | 3.2% |
Texas Overall Rate | N/A% |
Share of students at community colleges who take out loans they are unable to repay | |
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Alvin Community College | 17.7% |
Lee College | 22.8% |
San Jacinto Community College District | 17.1% |
Houston Community College | 22.2% |
Lone Star College-North Harris | 17.8% |
Texas | 20.1% |
Avg of Top 6 Colleges | 12% |
Avg of Bottom 6 Colleges | 26.1% |
Share of students in Adult Basic Education programs making educational gains | |
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Houston Galveston Area Council | 51.2% |
Texas | 72% |
Avg of Top 6 Grant Recipients | 77% |
Avg of Bottom 6 Grant Recipients | 33% |
Number of students enrolled in Career Pathways Programs (integrated education and job training) | |
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Houston Galveston Area Council | 449 |
Texas | 25,000 |
Texas must prepare all students for future success. Data show schools struggle to be successful with all of their students, particularly those who are low-income or students of color.
Do not meet 3rd grade reading standards
Must repeat the 9th Grade
Drop out of high school
Of high school graduates don't enroll in Texas Colleges
Of enrolled Texas College Students don't graduate
Do not meet 3rd grade reading standards
Must repeat the 9th Grade
Drop out of high school
Of high school graduates don't enroll in Texas Colleges
Of enrolled Texas College Students don't graduate**
Do not meet 3rd grade reading standards
Must repeat the 9th Grade
Drop out of high school
Of high school graduates don't enroll in Texas Colleges
Of enrolled Texas College Students don't graduate**
Do not meet 3rd grade reading standards
Must repeat the 9th Grade
Drop out of high school
Of high school graduates don't enroll in Texas Colleges
Of enrolled Texas College Students don't graduate**
Economically Disadvantaged | Hispanic/Latino | Black/African-American | White | Other+ | |
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Harris County: 889,732 total students | 62.7% | 54.8% | 19.3% | 18.4% | 7.5% |
Texas: 5,232,065 total students | 58.7% | 52% | 12.6% | 29% | 6.4% |
For more information on the data and grade calculations, download the Methodology and Sources.
Contact updates@cppp.org for more information on the Texas Education Scorecard
*Data for Education Service Center
**Data for Higher Ed Region
+ "Other" includes students who identify as Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or multi-racial.