The Varnett Public School School District
School District · Houston, Texas
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
3
3 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,866
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
3
3 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,866
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating The Varnett Public School?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge The Varnett Public School as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Varnett Charter School
Houston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
The Varnett School - Northeast
Houston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
The Varnett School - East
Houston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#860 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,866
+$2,898 vs Texas median
District size
1,142 students
Smaller than Texas median
The short answer
The Varnett Public School ranks #860 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. The Varnett Public School's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Varnett Charter School (4.5/10), The Varnett School - Northeast (4.5/10), and The Varnett School - East (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in The Varnett Public School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Varnett Charter School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 2 | The Varnett School - Northeast | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | The Varnett School - East | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About The Varnett Public School
The Varnett Public School is a Houston, Texas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,142 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $15,866 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, The Varnett Public School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Varnett Charter School, which has a composite score of 4.5/10.
In standardized testing, The Varnett Public School students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 54.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in The Varnett Public School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in The Varnett Public School with test data.
Schools in The Varnett Public School
3 schools Elementary Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Houston
- Total Enrollment
- 1,142
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in The Varnett Public School?
The Varnett Public School has 3 schools in total — 3 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for The Varnett Public School?
The average composite rating for The Varnett Public School is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in The Varnett Public School?
The Varnett Public School spends $15,866 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in The Varnett Public School?
The average student-teacher ratio in The Varnett Public School is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in The Varnett Public School?
Varnett Charter School is the highest-rated school in The Varnett Public School with a composite score of 4.5/10.
What are the test scores in The Varnett Public School?
Across schools in The Varnett Public School with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does The Varnett Public School compare to other districts in Texas?
The Varnett Public School has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.2%
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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.
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