Best Schools in Rockwall County, TX
Rockwall County, TX has 45 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 29 elementary) serving 34,000 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Rockwall County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rockwall County, TX
The top high schools in Rockwall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockwall H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2867 Students
2. Wylie East H S
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Projected Test Scores
Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2532 Students
3. Rockwall-heath H S
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Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2912 Students
4. Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate
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Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 366 Students
5. Royse City H S
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Projected Test Scores
Royse City Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2526 Students
6. Rockwall Quest Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rockwall County, TX
The top middle schools in Rockwall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J W Williams Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 828 Students
2. Grady Burnett J H
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Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1025 Students
3. Maurine Cain Middle
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Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1122 Students
4. Ab Harrison Int
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Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1039 Students
5. Herman E Utley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 923 Students
6. Bobby Summers Middle
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Royse City Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1020 Students
7. Ouida Baley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Royse City Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rockwall County, TX
The top elementary schools in Rockwall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wally Watkins El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wylie Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 904 Students
2. Nebbie Williams El
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Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 416 Students
3. Sherry And Paul Hamm El
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Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 651 Students
4. Celia Hays El
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Projected Test Scores
Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 517 Students
5. Grace Hartman El
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Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 520 Students
6. Amy Parks-heath El
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Projected Test Scores
Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 729 Students
7. Virginia Reinhardt El
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Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 640 Students
8. Dorothy Smith Pullen El
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Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 540 Students
9. Linda Lyon El
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Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 820 Students
10. Sharon Shannon El
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Rockwall Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 598 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rockwall County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rockwall County, TX has a total population of 107,819 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rockwall County, 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 Rockwall County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockwall County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rockwall County, 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 Rockwall County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rockwall County, TX
How many schools are in Rockwall County, TX?
Rockwall County, TX has 45 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 29 elementary schools, serving 34,000 students in total.
How do schools in Rockwall County perform on state tests?
On average, 45 schools in Rockwall County score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Rockwall County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rockwall County?
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: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rockwall County
4 places in Rockwall County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Rockwall (16)
- Fate (5)
- Royse City (4)
- Heath (3)
School districts (2)
- Rockwall Isd (22 schools)
- Royse City Isd (9 schools)