Tomball Memorial High School is a senior high school in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States, south of the city of Tomball and in the Houston metropolitan area. It is a part of the Tomball Independent School District, and is the district's second high school.
Serving 3,140 students in grades 9-12, Tomball Memorial High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tomball Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Tomball Memorial High School's student population of 3,140 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 175 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
175 teachers
Year Founded
2011
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Tomball Memorial High School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tomball Memorial High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
46%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomball Memorial High School's ranking?
Tomball Memorial High School is ranked #386 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tomball Memorial High School often compared to?
Tomball Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tomball High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tomball Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Tomball Memorial High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tomball Memorial High School?
3,140 students attend Tomball Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tomball Memorial High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomball Memorial High School?
Tomball Memorial High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tomball Memorial High School offer ?
Tomball Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tomball Memorial High School part of?
Tomball Memorial High School is part of Tomball Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 8/2/2017
Even is a new, 4 years old, is the one of the best schools in Texas, teachers with great quality and the study's environment is best, helps the student involve and learn very quick. Highly recommended.
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