These are some of the top-rated public schools in Dallas based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Dallas at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Dallas Independent School District
141,169 students | DALLAS, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 262 schools -
Garland Independent School District
52,767 students | GARLAND, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 78 schools -
Plano Independent School District
48,921 students | PLANO, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 77 schools -
Richardson Independent School District
37,260 students | RICHARDSON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 55 schools -
Mesquite Independent School District
38,356 students | MESQUITE, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 52 schools -
Texas College Preparatory Academies
16,478 students | LEWISVILLE, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 49 schools -
Grand Prairie Independent School District
27,019 students | GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 41 schools -
Irving Independent School District
31,767 students | IRVING, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 39 schools -
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
24,747 students | CARROLLTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 38 schools -
Duncanville Independent School District
11,915 students | DUNCANVILLE, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 19 schools -
Coppell Independent School District
13,361 students | COPPELL, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 16 schools -
Highland Park Independent School District
6,551 students | DALLAS, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 8 schools -
Trinity Basin Preparatory
4,761 students | GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 7 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Dallas
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Parent / Guardian
July 23, 2025
We started halfway through my daughter's 4th grade year and came from a public school. The staff and students welcomed us with open arms and got our family plugged in immediately. Our teacher worked... More
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First Baptist Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 20, 2025
Teachers are non certified just like the administration. There is a clique-like mentality of church members. No one has a real education background except 5percent of the staff. It’s pointless to send... More
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Kingdom Collegiate Academies Dallas
Parent / Guardian
July 14, 2025
We absolutely love Benjamin Franklin. Last year brought a change of leadership that has re-energized the staff. Significant effort has been placed on supporting students, academic excellence, and zero... More
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Benjamin Franklin Middle School