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Best Schools in Red Oak, TX
Red Oak, TX has 27 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 23,897 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Red Oak meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Red Oak, TX
The top high schools in Red Oak, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmer H S
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Projected Test Scores
Palmer Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
2. Midlothian Heritage H S
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Midlothian Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1490 Students
3. Red Oak H S
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Red Oak Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2160 Students
4. Waxahachie H S
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Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2963 Students
5. Desoto H S
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Desoto Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2216 Students
6. Ferris H S
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Ferris Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
Best Middle Schools in Red Oak, TX
The top middle schools in Red Oak, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walnut Grove Middle
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Midlothian Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 992 Students
2. Coleman J H
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Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students
3. Palmer Middle
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Palmer Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 433 Students
4. Red Oak Middle
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Red Oak Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1546 Students
5. Ferris J H
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Ferris Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 590 Students
6. Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
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Desoto Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Red Oak, TX
The top elementary schools in Red Oak, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dolores Mcclatchey El
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Midlothian Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
2. Palmer El
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Palmer Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
3. Longbranch El
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Midlothian Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
4. Shields El
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Red Oak Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
5. Eastridge El
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Red Oak Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
6. Wooden El
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Red Oak Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
7. Shackelford El
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Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
8. Lucy Mae Mcdonald El
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Ferris Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 620 Students
9. Life School Red Oak
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Life School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 1037 Students
10. Red Oak El
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Red Oak Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Red Oak, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Red Oak, TX has a total population of 25,379 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Red Oak, 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 Red Oak, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Red Oak, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Red Oak, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Red Oak, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Red Oak, TX
How many schools are in Red Oak, TX?
Red Oak, TX has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 23,897 students in total.
How do schools in Red Oak perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Red Oak score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Red Oak meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Red Oak?
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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Red Oak
6 of 6 schools in Red Oak carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 6
All 6 public schools we grade in Red Oak. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.