The top-rated public schools in Friendswood are Wedgewood EL (8.3/10), C W Cline EL (8.2/10), and Zue S Bales Int (7.1/10), among 11 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. 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

11 public · 5 private

Avg Score

6.7

11 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

11 public · 5 private

Avg Score

6.7

11 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

C W Cline EL

Rates 8.2/10 despite 7% 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 Friendswood public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Friendswood J H

STAAR proficiency rose +7.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Friendswood public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Friendswood

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 16 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Wedgewood EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	92th
2	C W Cline EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	90th
3	Zue S Bales Int	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	66th
4	Friendswood H S	6.8 / 10	High	—	58th
5	Westbrook Int	6.8 / 10	Middle	+0.1	59th
6	Friendswood J H	6.7 / 10	Middle	—	56th
7	Clear Brook H S	6.3 / 10	High	—	47th
8	Brookside Int	6.1 / 10	Middle	-0.7	42th
9	C D Landolt EL	6.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.7	42th
10	Westwood EL	5.7 / 10	Elementary	-1.0	33th

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About Schools in Friendswood, Texas

Friendswood, Texas is home to 16 schools, including 11 public schools and 5 private schools. The city's schools span 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 11 public schools in this comparison average 6.7 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Wedgewood EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

Friendswood is served by 2 school districts: CLEAR CREEK ISD, FRIENDSWOOD ISD. These districts collectively serve 46,342 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

11 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Wedgewood EL 627 students · Pre-K–5th	627	Pre-K–5th	8.3
2	C W Cline EL 880 students · Pre-K–5th	880	Pre-K–5th	8.2
3	Zue S Bales Int 625 students · 3rd–5th	625	3rd–5th	7.1
4	C D Landolt EL 720 students · Pre-K–5th	720	Pre-K–5th	6.1
5	Westwood EL 551 students · Pre-K–2nd	551	Pre-K–2nd	5.7
6	Windsong EL 657 students · Pre-K–5th	657	Pre-K–5th	5.6
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	The Galloway SchoolPrivate 70 students · Pre-K–5th	70	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
2	Life Lutheran SchoolPrivate 61 students · Pre-K–8th	61	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	Friendswood Childrenss HousePrivate 31 students · Pre-K–TK	31	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
4	Little Wonders of Baybrook BaptistPrivate 1 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	1	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Primrose School of FriendswoodPrivate

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Westbrook Int 1,154 students · 6th–8th	1,154	6th–8th	6.8
2	Friendswood J H 1,531 students · 6th–8th	1,531	6th–8th	6.7
3	Brookside Int 834 students · 6th–8th	834	6th–8th	6.1

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Friendswood H S 1,966 students · 9th–12th	1,966	9th–12th	6.8
2	Clear Brook H S 2,322 students · 9th–12th	2,322	9th–12th	6.3

Schools in Friendswood

Friendswood, Texas · 16 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 11
Middle: 3
High: 2

Resources

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School Districts (2)

CLEAR CREEK ISD

47 schools · 40,132 students

FRIENDSWOOD ISD

6 schools · 6,210 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Friendswood, Texas

How many schools are in Friendswood, Texas?

Friendswood has 16 schools, including 11 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Friendswood, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 11 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Friendswood is 6.7 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 Friendswood, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Friendswood on MySchoolScout is Wedgewood EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Friendswood, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Friendswood on MySchoolScout is Wedgewood EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Friendswood, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Friendswood on MySchoolScout is Westbrook Int with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What is the best high school in Friendswood, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Friendswood on MySchoolScout is Friendswood H S with a composite score of 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve Friendswood, Texas?

Friendswood is served by 2 school districts: Clear Creek ISD, Friendswood ISD.

Are there private schools in Friendswood, Texas?

Yes, Friendswood has 5 private schools alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Galloway School with a score of 7.7/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Friendswood, Texas?

Among 11 public schools in Friendswood that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Friendswood, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive 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.

Best Schools in Friendswood, Texas

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