Best Schools in Freeport, Texas
18 schools · 9 Elementary · 4 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Freeport by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Gladys Polk EL
Elementary · Brazosport ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Bess Brannen EL
Elementary · Brazosport ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
O M Roberts EL
Elementary · Brazosport ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Freeport for 2026 are Gladys Polk EL (8.7/10), Bess Brannen EL (8.5/10), and O M Roberts EL (8.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 17 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
18
in this city
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$162,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
18
in this city
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$162,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.7/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Freeport schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Freeport schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Freeport
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladys Polk EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Bess Brannen EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | O M Roberts EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Griffith EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | T W Ogg EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | A P Beutel EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Lake Jackson Int | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Freeport Int | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | O'hara Lanier EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Clute Int | 6.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.0/10
- Median household income
- $59,513
- Median home value
- $162,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
53% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Freeport compares
Texas rank
#212 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$60k
80% of Texas median
Schools in this city
17
About Schools in Freeport, Texas
Freeport's public school system runs 17 ranked schools, and the overall performance picture holds up well by most measures. The city average sits at 7.5 out of 10, and 12 of those 17 schools — 71 percent — clear the 7-point threshold. That means parents enter this market with a majority-strong field rather than hunting for isolated standouts inside an otherwise uneven system.
The elementary tier drives Freeport's performance ceiling. S F Austin Elementary tops the city at 8.7 out of 10, the highest-rated school in the market and the clearest first look for families with young children. O M Roberts Elementary and Griffith Elementary both score 8.3, while T W Ogg Elementary comes in at 8.2 — giving the K–5 range four schools rated 8.0 or above. The high school picture holds its own: Brazos Success Academy scores 8.5, ranking as one of the city's two highest-rated schools and a competitive secondary option.
For families deciding where to live in Freeport, elementary attendance zones deserve early attention. Four elementary schools scoring between 8.2 and 8.7 means address selection can meaningfully shape a child's early academic experience. The spread between the city's top school and the overall average is tight — roughly 1.2 points — so multiple neighborhoods offer credible options without forcing a single high-stakes move.
Parents doing deeper research should pull each school's detailed score breakdown alongside the overall rating. Schools on an upward trajectory sometimes carry a current composite score that lags their actual momentum, and component data surfaces that signal more clearly. With 71 percent of Freeport schools scoring 7.0 or above, the baseline here runs higher than many comparable markets — a useful reference point when cross-shopping with nearby cities where the gap between strong and weak schools can look considerably wider.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 403 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.7 |
| 2 | 729 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.5 |
| 3 | 692 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.2 |
| 4 | 519 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.1 |
| 5 | 564 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.0 |
| 6 | 604 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.8 |
| 7 | 618 students · 3rd–6th | 7.0 |
| 8 | 251 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.4 |
| 9 | 622 students · Pre-K–2nd | 5.5 |
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 739 students · 7th–8th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 442 students · 7th–8th | 7.1 |
| 3 | 960 students · 5th–8th | 6.7 |
| 4 | 720 students · 5th–6th | 6.4 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 915 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 2 | 96 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
| 3 | 2,364 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115 students · 1st–12th | 5.1 |
| 2 | 3 students · 10th–11th | — |
Schools in Freeport
Freeport, Texas · 18 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$59,513
Median Home Value
$162,800
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
Population
16,574
College Educated
10%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Community Profile
Freeport has a median household income of $59,513. It is a community where 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $162,800, with a median rent of $1,102/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.5%. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 3
- Other
- 2
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Texas
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Freeport, Texas
How many schools are in Freeport, Texas?
Freeport has 18 schools, including 18 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Freeport, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Freeport is 7.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Freeport, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Freeport on MySchoolScout is Gladys Polk EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Freeport, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Freeport on MySchoolScout is Gladys Polk EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Freeport, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Freeport on MySchoolScout is Lake Jackson Int with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best high school in Freeport, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Freeport on MySchoolScout is Brazosport H S with a composite score of 6.2/10.
How many school districts serve Freeport, Texas?
Freeport is served by 1 school district: Brazosport ISD.
What is the education level in Freeport, Texas?
According to Census data, 10% of adults in Freeport have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Freeport, Texas?
The median household income in Freeport is approximately $59,513 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Freeport, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Freeport is 13.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Freeport, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.