Best Schools in Port Neches, Texas
5 schools in the directory · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Port Neches by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Port Neches Int
Elementary · Port Neches-Groves ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Port Neches Middle
Middle · Port Neches-Groves ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Port Neches-Groves H S
High · Port Neches-Groves ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Port Neches are Port Neches Int (7.7/10), Port Neches Middle (6.8/10), and Port Neches-Groves H S (6.5/10), among 3 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.
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3 public schools · out of 10
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1
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Schools
5
in this city
Avg Score
7.0
3 public schools · out of 10
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +11.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Port Neches public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Port Neches
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (3 rated schools; 5 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Neches Int | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Port Neches Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Port Neches-Groves H S | 6.5 / 10 |
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About Schools in Port Neches, Texas
Port Neches, Texas is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
The 3 public schools in this comparison average 7.0 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 Port Neches Int with a composite score of 7.7/10.
Port Neches is served by 1 school district: PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD. These districts collectively serve 5,364 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.
Elementary Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 594 students · 3rd–5th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 581 students · Pre-K–2nd | 6.2 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 584 students · 6th–9th | 6.8 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,681 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 students · 7th–11th | — |
Schools in Port Neches
Port Neches, Texas · 5 schools
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- 1
- High
- 1
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- 1
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Common questions about schools in Port Neches, Texas
How many schools are in Port Neches, Texas?
Port Neches has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Port Neches, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 3 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Port Neches 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 Port Neches, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Port Neches on MySchoolScout is Port Neches Int with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Port Neches, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Port Neches on MySchoolScout is Port Neches Int with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Port Neches, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Port Neches on MySchoolScout is Port Neches Middle with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best high school in Port Neches, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Port Neches on MySchoolScout is Port Neches-Groves H S with a composite score of 6.5/10.
How many school districts serve Port Neches, Texas?
Port Neches is served by 1 school district: Port Neches-Groves ISD.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Port Neches, Texas?
Among 3 public schools in Port Neches that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Port Neches, 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.
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