For the 2025 school year, there are 167 public high schools serving 154,261 students in Dallas County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Dallas County, TX are School For The Talented And Gifted, School Of Science And Engineering and Highland Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Dallas County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dallas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4220 Emerson Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 Elm St 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
New Tech H S At Coppell
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
113 Samuel Blvd
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-5900
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Gr: PK-12 | 1,349 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Coppell High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
185 W Pkwy Blvd
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6100
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 4,013 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
School Of Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3939 Vly View Ln Bldg G
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 968-6200
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 968-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Gopher Blvd
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-5603
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-5603
Gr: 6-12 | 884 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3520 World Cup
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Gr: 6-12 | 886 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3434 S R L Thornton
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 963 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Cedar Hill Collegiate High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1515 W Beltline Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2021
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1502 College St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Gr: 6-12 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4849 Illinois Ave Ste W53a
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-3680
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Sunnyvale High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
222 N Collins Rd
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
(972) 203-4600
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
(972) 203-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2222.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15720 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2424.
North Lake Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5001 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038
(214) 891-1312
Irving, TX 75038
(214) 891-1312
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Vroonland - Vanguard High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Faithom P Lucas Sr Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-0001
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-0001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 E Camp Wisdom
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 932-7300
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 932-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
New Tech H S At B F Darrell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4730 Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7600
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Gr: 7-12 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2929.
Sachse High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3901 Miles Rd
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 414-7450
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 414-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,908 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
N Garland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2109 W Buckingham Rd
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 2,785 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
John A Dubiski Career High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7800
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,573 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Ki Charter - Desoto
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Old Hickory Trail
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 298-7323
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 298-7323
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
Summit Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 S Cedar Rdg Dr 300a
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2570
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2570
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #3434.
Drc Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Gr: 9-10 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Rank: #3535.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Oates Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1005 Westridge Ave
Lancaster, TX 75146
Lancaster, TX 75146
Gr: 4 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
699 N Denton
Hutchins, TX 75141
(972) 225-4701
Hutchins, TX 75141
(972) 225-4701
Gr: PK | 82 students Minority enrollment: 96%
A+ Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10327 Rylie Road
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Aia Lancaster Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
901 E Beltline Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(713) 667-1184
Lancaster, TX 75146
(713) 667-1184
Gr: 7-8
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-7600
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Alpha Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
701 W State St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Gr: PK | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3700
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
5606 Wayside Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 749-5500
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 749-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4730 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2929 Stag Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Gr: K-5
4730 S Lancaster
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Barbara M Manns Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3313 S Beckley
Dallas, TX 75224
(214) 932-7300
Dallas, TX 75224
(214) 932-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
200 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
504 East Belt Line Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-2583
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-2583
Gr: 5-6 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1204 East Marshall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 642-5137
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 642-5137
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
3636 Tioga St
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-7316
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-7316
Gr: PK-1 | 445 students
1301 E Coral Way
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Gr: PK-K | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1301 East Coral Way
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Gr: PK-5
Branch Park Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
13605 Webb Chapel Rd
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-2462
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-2462
Gr: 3-8 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
218 N Broad St
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-4231
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-4231
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
P O Box 269
Hutchins, TX 75141
(214) 225-7345
Hutchins, TX 75141
(214) 225-7345
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
600 Keen Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Gr: PK
Children First Of Dallas Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
315 E Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 371-2545
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 371-2545
Gr: PK-7 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
1738 Gano St
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 794-7600
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 794-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Community Education Partnership (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4929 Village Fair
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 226-7601
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 226-7601
9339 South Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
620 S Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Gr: 9 | 811 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dallas County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Dallas County, TX include School For The Talented And Gifted, School Of Science And Engineering and Highland Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dallas County?
167 public high schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dallas County include: Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School vs. James Madison High School, New Tech H S At Coppell vs. Coppell High School, Rowlett High School vs. Sachse High School
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