Fort Bend's growth is evident as its student population increases by approximately 2,000 students each fall. While much of the district is located inside the city limits of Houston, it also includes the incorporated villages of Bunker Hill, Hedwig, Hilshire, Hunters Creek, Piney Point and Spring Valley. Spring Branch is a diverse community of well-kept houses, apartments and condominiums in one of the most beautifully wooded sections of the Houston metropolitan area. It is only minutes from downtown, an hour from Galveston, and the Gulf of Mexico and a few hours from Austin, San Antonio, and the Dallas-Forth Worth area. In keeping with the neighborhood school concept, attendance areas are established for each Spring Branch school.
Students go to school in the attendance area in which they reside.
Nationally known for education excellence, the Spring Branch Independent School District continues to attract families who place quality of education as top priority. Eighty-two percent of the residents surveyed felt they were getting a good return on their tax dollars. The district's 26 elementary, seven middle and six high schools are well known for innovative programs. Spring Branch is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Each year, the six high schools recognize a significant number of National Merit Scholars.