Richards High School

Richards is a small, tight-knit rural community in Grimes County, about an hour northwest of Houston, where Friday night football and deep community pride are very much a way of life. Richards High School serves a close-knit student body where teachers tend to know every kid by name, which can be a real draw for families who want a more personal, small-town school experience over the anonymity of a larger district. Families rooted in the area or looking to escape suburban sprawl will find a community that genuinely rallies around its school, though those prioritizing top academic test performance may want to weigh what the school's current scores reflect about available resources and programming.