Best Schools in Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX has 87 public schools (16 high, 21 middle, 45 elementary) serving 60,912 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Southwest Dallas exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
The top high schools in Southwest Dallas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Hill Collegiate H S
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Cedar Hill Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
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Grand Prairie Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 838 Students
3. Ywla At Bill Arnold
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Grand Prairie Isd • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 652 Students
4. Ume Dallas Secondary
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Ume Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 596 Students
5. W H Adamson H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1482 Students
6. Harmony School Of Excellence - Dallas
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Harmony Public Schools - North Texas • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 592 Students
7. South Oak Cliff H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1513 Students
8. Sunset H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2187 Students
9. South Grand Prairie H S
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Grand Prairie Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3351 Students
10. David W Carter H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1082 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
The top middle schools in Southwest Dallas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy
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Cedar Hill Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
2. Hector P Garcia Middle
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
3. W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1279 Students
4. Ronald W Reagan Middle
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Grand Prairie Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
5. Harry S Truman Middle
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Grand Prairie Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
6. T W Browne Middle
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
7. L V Stockard Middle
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students
8. Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 592 Students
9. G W Kennemer Middle
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Duncanville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 851 Students
10. Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
The top elementary schools in Southwest Dallas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
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Cedar Hill Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
2. Colin Powell El
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Grand Prairie Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
3. Margaret B Henderson El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
4. Cedar Crest El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 321 Students
5. Felix G Botello Personalized Learning El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
6. Jimmie Tyler Brashear El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 601 Students
7. Winnetka El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 759 Students
8. Louise Wolff Kahn El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 531 Students
9. Leila P Cowart El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
10. Maria Moreno Steam Academy
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX has a total population of 96,811 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southwest 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 Southwest 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
20.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
How many schools are in Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX?
Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX has 87 public schools: 16 high schools, 21 middle schools and 45 elementary schools, serving 60,912 students in total.
How do schools in Southwest Dallas perform on state tests?
On average, 87 schools in Southwest Dallas score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Southwest Dallas exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southwest 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: 24%
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations