Best High Schools in Garland, TX

Garland, TX has 24 high schools with 36,128 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Garland score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Garland exceed expectations.

1. Plano East Sr H S

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3082 Students

2. Sunnyvale H S

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sunnyvale Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 670 Students

3. Rockwall-heath H S

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2912 Students

4. Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harmony Public Schools - North Texas • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 626 Students

5. Sachse H S

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Garland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2997 Students

6. N Garland H S

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Garland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2802 Students

7. Poteet H S

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1592 Students

8. Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2271 Students

9. Lakeview Centennial H S

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Garland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2258 Students

10. Lake Highlands H S

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2896 Students

Best Middle Schools in Garland, TX

Garland, TX has 23 middle schools with 18,641 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Garland score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Garland meet expectations.

1. Murphy Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students

2. Austin Acad For Excell

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students

3. Sunnyvale Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sunnyvale Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students

4. Otto Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students

5. J W Williams Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 828 Students

6. Lake Highlands J H

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 822 Students

7. Kimbrough Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1176 Students

8. Jackson Technology Center

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Garland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1134 Students

9. Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Garland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1038 Students

10. Apollo J H

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 639 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Garland, TX

Garland, TX has 69 elementary schools with 29,930 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Garland score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Garland exceed expectations.

1. Kimberlin Acad For Excel

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students

2. Walnut Glen Acad For Excel

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garland Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students

3. Math/science/tech Magnet

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richardson Isd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 601 Students

4. Miller El

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students

5. Hillside Acad For Excel

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garland Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students

6. Stinson El

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Plano Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students

7. Watson Technology Center

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garland Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students

8. Luna El

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Garland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students

9. Doris Cullins-lake Pointe El

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 548 Students

10. Martha Turner Reilly El

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Garland, TX

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Garland, TX has a total population of 254,104 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Garland, TX

85,822

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Garland, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

32.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

26.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garland, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garland, TX.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,633 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Garland, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations