Top Rankings
Rockwall Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 19,235 students in Rockwall Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Rockwall Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
22 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
19,235 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
1,189 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rockwall Independent School District, which is ranked #100 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Graduation Rate
98%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
51%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,060 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,023 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$251 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$327 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,060
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,023
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Rockwall Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nebbie Williams Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Dalton Rd
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-0502
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-0502
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Celia Hays Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1880 Tannerson Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2800
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 Laurence Dr
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-4300
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2911 Greenway Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2854
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2854
Gr: PK-6 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
J W Williams Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
625 E Fm 552
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-8313
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-8313
Gr: 7-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Rockwall High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Yellowjacket Ln
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-7339
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-7339
Gr: 9-12 | 2,949 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Grace Hartman Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1325 Petaluma Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-2080
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-2080
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6492 Fm 3097
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1177
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1177
Gr: PK-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Maurine Cain Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6620 Fm 3097
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1170
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1170
Gr: 7-8 | 1,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Sharon Shannon Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3130 Fontanna Blvd
Rockwall, TX 75032
(469) 698-2900
Rockwall, TX 75032
(469) 698-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Herman E Utley Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Tl Townsend Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5281
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5281
Gr: 7-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Linda Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2186 Trophy Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Ouida Springer
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 Limestone Hill Ln
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-7160
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-7160
Gr: PK-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Billie Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
636 Stevenson Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-7474
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-7474
Gr: PK-6 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Virginia Reinhardt Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 Highland Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5247
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5247
Gr: PK-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Rockwall-heath High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Laurence Dr
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-2474
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-2474
Gr: 9-12 | 3,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Lupe Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Williamsburg Pkwy
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2870
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2870
Gr: PK-6 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Howard Dobbs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 E Interurban St
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5232
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5232
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Doris Cullins-lake Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5701 Scenic Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 412-3070
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 412-3070
Gr: PK-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Dorris A Jones Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2051 Trail Glen
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1070
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1070
Gr: PK-6 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Rockwall Quest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 Williams
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-2077
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-2077
Gr: 11-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Amanda Rochell Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Ralph Hall Pkwy
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-2112
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-2112
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockwall Independent School District?
Rockwall Independent School District manages 22 public schools serving 19,235 students.
What is the rank of Rockwall Independent School District?
Rockwall Independent School District is ranked #100 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwall Independent School District?
51% of Rockwall Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockwall Independent School District?
Rockwall Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Rockwall Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,023 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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