Deer Park, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 31,660 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Deer Park is east of Houston, on the Upper San Jacinto Bay.
Cultural Attractions
The Patrick Cabin is a replica of the house where the peace treaty between Texas and Mexico was drawn.
Recreation
Each of 18 holes at the Battleground at Deer Park Golf Course is named for something significant to Texas history.
Historical
Texas won independence from Mexico here on the plains of San Jacinto.
Economy
The petrochemical industry has contributed significantly to Deer Park's economy.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 6 |
| Number of middle schools | 3 |
| Number of high schools | 4 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Vanguard High School | Houston, TX | Gold | 349 |
| Carver High School for Applied Technology/Engineering | Houston, TX | Bronze | 942 |
| Challenge Early College High School | Houston, TX | Bronze | 379 |
| DeBakey High School for Health Professions | Houston, TX | Gold | 728 |
| Eastwood Academy | Houston, TX | Bronze | 244 |
| Harmony Science Academy | Houston, TX | Bronze | 377 |
| High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice | Houston, TX | Silver | 674 |
| Kerr High School | Houston, TX | Silver | 762 |
| MacArthur High School | Houston, TX | Bronze | 2,274 |
| Memorial High School | Houston, TX | Silver | 2,241 |
| Stratford High School | Houston, TX | Silver | 1,967 |
| The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts | Houston, TX | Silver | 664 |
| Westchester Academy for International Studies | Houston, TX | Silver | 852 |
| Yes College Preparatory School | Houston, TX | Gold | 719 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Institute of Houston | Houston, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Brazosport College | Lake Jackson, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Texas Chiropractic College | Pasadena, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Texas Southern University | Houston, TX | Unranked, U.-Master's (W) | N/A |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Tier 4, Nat. U. | 34,663 |
| University of Houston--Clear Lake | Houston, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| University of Houston--Downtown | Houston, TX | Unranked, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 11,793 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center--Houston | Houston, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston | Galveston, TX | Unranked | 2,422 |
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