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FRIENDSWOOD ISD

Texas · Public School District
6
Schools
6,213
Students
$14,667
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
5.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-46pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

FRIENDSWOOD ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 6,213 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,667 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 6% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C W CLINE ELPK–03801
WESTWOOD ELPK–02637
WINDSONG INT03–05651
ZUE S BALES INT03–05677
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
FRIENDSWOOD J H06–081,467
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
FRIENDSWOOD H S09–121,980
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,667Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
72%
State
22.4%
Local (property tax)
72.0%
Federal
5.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (72%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
6,213
Students
6%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateTexas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 6% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in FRIENDSWOOD ISD?
FRIENDSWOOD ISD has 6 public schools, serving a total of 6,213 students.
What is the graduation rate for FRIENDSWOOD ISD?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FRIENDSWOOD ISD spend per student?
FRIENDSWOOD ISD spends $14,667 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FRIENDSWOOD ISD?
6% of students in FRIENDSWOOD ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FRIENDSWOOD ISD?
No, FRIENDSWOOD ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does FRIENDSWOOD ISD serve?
FRIENDSWOOD ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FRIENDSWOOD ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in FRIENDSWOOD ISD is 55/100. 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.