For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 5,667 students in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Cedar Crest are School For The Talented And Gifted, School Of Science And Engineering and Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
School Of Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #66.
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #77.
New Tech H S At B F Darrell High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4730 Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7600
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #88.
South Oak Cliff High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 S Marsalis Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7000
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Rank: #99.
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3837 Simpson Stuart Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 323-4240
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 323-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin D Roosevelt H S Of Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 Bonnie View Rd
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-6800
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 677 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barbara M Manns H S Daep
Alternative School
3313 S Beckley Ave
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-7000
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barbara M Manns Middle Daep
Alternative School
3313 S Beckley Ave Bldg E
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-7060
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-7060
Grades: 6-9
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maya Angelou High School
Alternative School
3313 S Beckley Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2200
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2200
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX include School For The Talented And Gifted, School Of Science And Engineering and Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas?
12 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas?
the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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