Highlands J H
Highlands, TX · Goose Creek CISD · Grades 6-8
1,255th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Highlands J H ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highlands J H 1,255th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 26% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Highlands J H test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 814 students tested
Highlands J H students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 924 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.0% | 66.2% | ▲ 19.2 pts | |
| White | 28.8% | 16.3% | ▼ 12.5 pts | |
| Black | 19.2% | 14.3% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 2.8 pts |
Homes near Highlands J H
Typical home value $222K in zip 77562 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Highlands J H
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Baytown J HGoose Creek CISD · 2.9 mi away1,398th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 29% - 5E F Green Junior SchoolGoose Creek CISD · 3.9 mi away864th of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 44% - 1Academic Counseling and Transition AcademyChannelview ISD · 5.4 mi away1,697th of 1,701
ELA 20% · Math 0% - 3Alice Johnson J HChannelview ISD · 5.6 mi away1,360th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 31% - 5Crosby MiddleCrosby ISD · 5.7 mi away972nd of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 4Gentry J HGoose Creek CISD · 6.1 mi away1,111th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 35% - 4Aguirre J HChannelview ISD · 7 mi away1,062nd of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 36% - 3Cedar Bayou J HGoose Creek CISD · 7.9 mi away1,234th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highlands J H in?
Highlands J H is part of the Goose Creek CISD district in Highlands, Texas.
Is Highlands J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highlands J H 1,255th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Highlands J H?
Hispanic 66%, White 16%, Black 14%, Two or more races 2% (924 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highlands J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77562 is $222K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.