For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,673 students in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Dallas are Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, James Madison High School and Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, 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 Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 South Dallas, Dallas, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
James Madison High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-2800
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2826 Elsie Faye Heggins St
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-7600
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX include Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, James Madison High School and Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas?
the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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