Best Schools in North Dallas, Dallas, TX
North Dallas, Dallas, TX has 36 public schools (7 high, 9 middle, 17 elementary) serving 31,495 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in North Dallas meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Dallas, Dallas, TX
The top high schools in North Dallas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Park H S
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Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2252 Students
2. Pearce H S
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Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2443 Students
3. Richardson H S
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Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2773 Students
4. Lake Highlands H S
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Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2896 Students
5. Hillcrest H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1610 Students
6. Berkner H S
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Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2290 Students
7. W T White H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2149 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Dallas, Dallas, TX
The top middle schools in North Dallas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Park Middle
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Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1037 Students
2. Mcculloch Intermediate School
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Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 926 Students
3. Parkhill J H
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Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 624 Students
4. Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet
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Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 651 Students
5. Ewell D Walker Middle
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 830 Students
6. Apollo J H
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Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 639 Students
7. Forest Meadow J H
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Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
8. Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 878 Students
9. Liberty J H
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Richardson Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 592 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Dallas, Dallas, TX
The top elementary schools in North Dallas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hyer El
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Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 486 Students
2. Michael M Boone El
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Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 446 Students
3. George B Dealey Montessori Academy
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 620 Students
4. Dan D Rogers El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
5. Richardson Terrace El
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Richardson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 502 Students
6. Arthur Kramer El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
7. John J Pershing El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
8. Preston Hollow El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
9. Prestonwood Montessori At E D Walker
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
10. Northwood Hills El
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Richardson Isd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Dallas, Dallas, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Dallas, Dallas, TX has a total population of 44,556 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Dallas, Dallas, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Dallas, Dallas, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Dallas, Dallas, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Dallas, Dallas, TX.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Dallas, Dallas, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Dallas, Dallas, TX
How many schools are in North Dallas, Dallas, TX?
North Dallas, Dallas, TX has 36 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 31,495 students in total.
How do schools in North Dallas perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in North Dallas score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in North Dallas meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Dallas?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations