K-12 Education
K-12 Education
From kindergarten through high school — the schools, programs, and policies shaping 900,000 kids across Harris County. Test scores tell one story. Families tell another.
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11,270 (68%)
Population over 25 years old
Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University) (ACS/Census-derived where applicable)
3,318
Did not graduate high school or GED
Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University) (ACS/Census-derived where applicable)
3,515
High school graduate or GED
Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University) (ACS/Census-derived where applicable)
1,687
Some college, no degree
Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University) (ACS/Census-derived where applicable)
739
Associate's degree
Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University) (ACS/Census-derived where applicable)
2,011
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University) (ACS/Census-derived where applicable)