C E King High School Competitors

The quality of education in Fort Bend County has long been a driving force to attract families to the area. Fort Bend County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. As the largest school district in the county, Fort Bend ISD is an outstanding K-12 public education system. Serving more than 80,000 students, FBISD is Texas’ sixth largest school district and is one of the most diverse in the nation. Working and learning cohesively alongside families who speak more than 100 languages and dialects, the schools work together with students, their families and the community to address each student’s unique needs. FBISD currently has 83 campuses: 12 high schools, 15 middle schools, 51 elementary campuses and five specialty schools to address the academic and vocational interests of students. With more than 11,000 full-time employees and substitutes, the District is the largest employer in Fort Bend County. Fort Bend ISD is committed to its mission to inspire and equip all students to pursue futures beyond what they can imagine.

Alief Independent School District located in southwest Houston encompasses 36.6 square miles. The district endeavors to provide an exemplary education for students in prekindergarten through grade twelve. Having 45,000 student enrollment Alief ISD is the most ethnically diverse where over 70% of student population are identified as economically disadvantaged.

The Spring Independent School District serves nearly 34,000 pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade students in a diverse and growing district located 20 miles north of downtown Houston. Spring ISD’s instructional approach allows for all students to excel academically, socially and in extracurricular activities. Curricula used districtwide reflects the district’s belief in literacy as the foundation of academic success. That foundation is woven through core subject areas including math, science, language arts and social studies. Additionally, the district offers instructional services to every learner. Academic acceleration and enrichment are available for the gifted and talented, while special education services are provided for students with disabilities. Bilingual instruction and English as a Second Language education programs are available for students who require assistance while learning the English language. Early education is also available for students through half-day programs at every elementary campus. The district’s 40 campuses include 21 schools constructed during the last decade and numerous renovations, which ensure that learning takes place in secure, technologically advanced and well-maintained facilities that offer 21st century learning opportunities. The campuses include three comprehensive high schools classified as 6A, an early college academy, and a high-school career academy where students take courses aligned with their career interests. In addition, the district has seven middle schools serving grades six through eight; two middle school of choice that focuses on math, science and fine arts; and 26 pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade elementary schools.