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Top 10 Best Dallas Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 90 public high schools serving 63,534 students in Dallas, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Dallas, TX are Richland Collegiate H S Of Math Science Engineerin, School For The Talented And Gifted and School Of Science And Engineering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dallas have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Dallas, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Dallas, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Collegiate H S Of Math Science Engineerin
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12800 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 761-6888
Grades: 11-12
| 275 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 Elm St 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4220 Emerson Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,177 students
Rank: #77.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #88.
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #99.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #1010.
Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3939 Vly View Ln Bldg G
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 968-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #1111.
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4849 Illinois Ave Ste W53a
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #1212.
School Of Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #1313.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #1414.
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #1515.
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1700 E Camp Wisdom
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 932-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1616.
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3434 S R L Thornton
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 963 students
Rank: #1717.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15720 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Grades: K-12
| 297 students
Rank: #1818.
New Tech H S At B F Darrell High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4730 Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #1919.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8080 W President George Bush H
Dallas, TX 75252
(214) 321-0100
Grades: 6-12
| 498 students
Rank: #2020.
Woodrow Wilson High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 S Glasgow Dr
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 502-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,791 students
Rank: #2121.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5952 I 30
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Grades: 5-12
| 373 students
Rank: #2222.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8503 Bldg B Jack Finney Blvd
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Grades: K-12
| 777 students
Rank: #2323.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Oates Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Grades: 5-12
| 621 students
Rank: #2424.
Lake Highlands High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9449 Church Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,925 students
Rank: #2525.
Uplift Summit International High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 N Center St
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 287-5121
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #2626.
Harmony Science Academy - Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11995 Forestgate Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 234-9993
Grades: K-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Dr Frederick Haynes Iii Global Prep At Paul Quinn
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3837 Simpson Stuart Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-3300
Grades: 6-9
| 234 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 E Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 375-1921
Grades: 6-12
| 216 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Uplift Infinity High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 S Macarthur Blvd
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #3030.
Harmony School Of Excellence - Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8120 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas, TX 75249
(972) 296-1000
Grades: 6-12
| 606 students
Rank: #3131.
Emmett J Conrad High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7502 Fair Oaks Ave
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #3232.
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Millmar Dr
Dallas, TX 75228
(972) 502-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,253 students
Rank: #3333.
Uplift Grand High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Church St
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 854-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #3434.
Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
912 S Ervay Ste 309
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Golden Rule Desoto
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
135 W Wintergreen Rd
Dallas, TX 75233
(469) 248-4463
Grades: PK-12
| 467 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dallas, Texas

Dallas, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
A+ Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10327 Rylie Road
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Grades: PK-12
| 961 students
Alex Sanger Preparatory Middle School (Closed 2023)
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Amelia Earhart Learning Center (Closed 2018)
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Arlington Park Community Learning Center (Closed 2013)
5606 Wayside Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 749-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
B F Darrell Elementary School (Closed 2010)
4730 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Barack Obama El Male Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
2929 Stag Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Barack Obama Male Leadership Aca At Bf Darrell Middle School (Closed 2023)
4730 S Lancaster
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Barbara M Manns Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3313 S Beckley
Dallas, TX 75224
(214) 932-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 79 students
Barbara Manns High School (Closed 2009)
2218 Bryan
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bishop Heights Elementary School (Closed 2006)
3636 Tioga St
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-7316
Grades: PK-1
| 445 students
Branch Park Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
13605 Webb Chapel Rd
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-2462
Grades: 3-8
| 101 students
Bryan's House (Closed 2023)
3610 Pipestone Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Childcaregroup-landauer (Closed 2023)
4539 Munger Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Childcaregroup-martin Luther King (Closed 2023)
2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Childcaregroup-west Dallas (Closed 2023)
2827 Lapsley St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Children First Of Dallas Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
315 E Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 371-2545
Grades: PK-7
| 387 students
City Park Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1738 Gano St
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 794-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Community Education Partnership (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4929 Village Fair
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 226-7601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
D A Hulcy Middle School (Closed 2013)
9339 South Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Dallas County Jjaep Desoto Campus High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Dallas County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony Court
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 496-8002
Grades: 11
| n/a students
Dallas Prime Prep (Closed 2016)
330 E Ann Arbor
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 473-5504
Grades: 8-12
| 135 students
Daniel James Learn Center (Closed 2007)
1718 Robert B Cullum Hwy
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 4-6
| 175 students
E D Walker Vanguard Elementary School (Closed 2007)
12532 Nuestra Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-6100
Grades: K-6
| 680 students
Edward H Cary Middle School (Closed 2023)
3978 Killion Dr
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7600
Grades: 8
| n/a students
Elementary Aep At Nolan Estes (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2910 S Beckley Ave
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-8200
Grades: 1-6
| 23 students
Erasmo Seguin Community Learning Center (Closed 2012)
111 West Corning St
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-8400
Grades: PK-3
| 548 students
Evening Academy (Closed 2009)
7777 Forney Rd
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 502-3458
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fannie C Harris Elementary School (Closed 2006)
4212 E Grand Ave
Dallas, TX 75223
(972) 794-7900
Grades: PK-3
| 140 students
Far North Dallas Area Elementary School (Closed 2021)
9400 N Central Expy
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Focus Learning Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2524 W Ledbetter Dr
Dallas, TX 75233
(214) 467-7751
Grades: PK-12
| 1,018 students
For Future Use (Closed 2023)
1011 Midway Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7800
Grades: PK-7
| n/a students
George Bannerman Dealey International Academy (Closed 2023)
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Grades: 7-8
| 170 students
George W Carver Creative Arts Learning Center (Closed 2018)
3719 Greenleaf St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Good Street Learning Center (Closed 2023)
3126 Elsie Faye Heggins
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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