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FORT BEND ISD

Texas · Public School District
84
Schools
79,660
Students
$14,425
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
50.3%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
94.1%
Graduation Rate
+7.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

FORT BEND ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 79,660 students across 84 schools. It includes 55 elementary, 15 middle, 13 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,425 is near the national average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (84)
Elementary Schools55 schools
Middle Schools15 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BILLY BAINES MIDDLE06–081,296
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE06–08835
DAVID CROCKETT MIDDLE06–081,119
DULLES MIDDLE06–081,359
FIRST COLONY MIDDLE06–081,234
FORT SETTLEMENT MIDDLE06–081,498
HODGES BEND MIDDLE06–08849
JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE06–081,639
LAKE OLYMPIA MIDDLE06–081,170
MACARIO GARCIA MIDDLE06–081,376
MISSOURI CITY MIDDLE06–08963
QUAIL VALLEY MIDDLE06–081,043
RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE06–081,529
SARTARTIA MIDDLE06–081,440
SUGAR LAND MIDDLE06–081,050
High Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALMETA CRAWFORD H S09–120
CLEMENTS H S08–122,560
DULLES H S09–122,364
FERNDELL HENRY CENTER FOR LEARNING06–12188
GEORGE BUSH H S09–122,605
HIGHTOWER H S08–122,535
KEMPNER H S09–121,945
LAWRENCE E ELKINS H S08–122,654
RIDGE POINT H S09–123,170
STEPHEN F AUSTIN H S09–122,277
THURGOOD MARSHALL H S09–121,542
WILLIAM B TRAVIS H S08–123,205
WILLOWRIDGE H S08–121,319
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
FORT BEND CO ALTER07–1126
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,425Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
58%
State
26.9%
Local (property tax)
58.4%
Federal
14.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
84
Schools
79,660
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.1%
Opportunity Score44/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.1% graduation rate — 7.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 84 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in FORT BEND ISD?
FORT BEND ISD has 84 public schools, serving a total of 79,660 students.
What is the graduation rate for FORT BEND ISD?
The graduation rate is 94.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FORT BEND ISD spend per student?
FORT BEND ISD spends $14,425 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FORT BEND ISD?
50% of students in FORT BEND ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FORT BEND ISD?
No, FORT BEND ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does FORT BEND ISD serve?
FORT BEND ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FORT BEND ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in FORT BEND ISD is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.