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Dallas County

Texas · Public K-12

771 public K-12 schools operate inside Dallas County, with roughly 459,645 students enrolled, an average of 596 per campus. By level, that breaks down as 477 elementary, 128 middle, and 138 high schools.

7-year change in Dallas County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
451,237
-42,610 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
707
-10 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
11%
was 13%
% Hispanic
59%
was 56%
% Black
21%
was 24%
% Asian
6%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,621,179
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
771
58 districts
Enrollment
459,645
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$76,547
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.3%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
477
227,930 students
Middle
128
82,185 students
High
138
136,064 students
Combined / other
28
13,466 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
DALLAS ISD
140,630 students · 58 districts in Dallas County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dallas County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
35%
Hispanic
41%
Black
22%
Asian
7%
Two or more
21%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
11%
Hispanic
59%
Black
21%
Asian
6%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
35.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
34
25.1% under 18

Test scores in Dallas County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 657 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

See all 657 schools in Dallas County ranked by score →

All schools (771)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
GRIMES EDUCATION CENTERCarrolltonHigh09-1299·
EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 2RowlettElementaryKG-0690·
MEDLOCK YOUTH VILLAGEDallasHigh06-1288·
GOLDEN RULE GRAND PRAIRIEGrand PrairieElementaryPK-0578·
ARLINGTON PARK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERDallasElementaryPK-PK77·
NOVA ACADEMYDallasElementaryPK-0477·
MARY E SMITHEY PACE H SDuncanvilleHigh09-1276·
LYNDON B JOHNSON DAEPGrand PrairieHigh06-1273·
PREMIER H S - DESOTODesotoHigh09-1272·
CALLIER CENTER PRE-SCHOOL DEAF (0-5)DallasElementaryPK-PK59·
LETOT CAMPUSDallasHigh07-1245·
SALAZAR DISTRICT ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMCarrolltonHigh06-1239·
ILEARN VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT DALLAS ISDDallasMiddle04-0832·
HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUNDDallasCombinedPK-1229·
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY H SGrand PrairieHigh11-1225·
DESOTO ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER (DAEP)DesotoHigh06-1219·
GOLDEN RULE SCHOOLS INC - WILMERWilmerElementaryPK-KG15·
P A S S LEARNING CTRDallasHigh08-1211·
TEXASWORKS - DESOTODesotoHigh10-1211·
P A S S LEARNING CTRDallasHigh08-1110·
TEXASWORKS - MESQUITEMesquiteHigh10-129·
DRC CAMPUSDallasHigh09-128·
ELEMENTARY' DISCIPLINARY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PRGDallasElementary03-058·
TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - GARLANDDallasHigh10-126·
DALLAS CO SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LRNGDallasHigh07-125·
DALLAS COUNTY JJAEP CFB CAMPUSDallasHigh08-125·
JUVENILE JUSTICE AEPDallasHigh08-105·
L ISD J J A E PLancasterHigh07-104·
JJAEPRichardsonHigh09-092·
PASS LEARNING CTRDallasHigh11-112·
P A S S LEARNING CTRDallasHigh08-111·
AIA LANCASTER ELLancasterElementaryPK-060·
GILBREATH-REED CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTERGarlandHigh11-120·
JD HALL LEARNING CENTERLancasterCombined01-120·
MEMORIAL PATHWAY ACADEMY H SGarlandHigh06-120·
STUDENT REASSIGNMENT CTRIrvingCombinedKG-120·
SUMMIT LEARNING CENTERDuncanvilleCombined01-120·
AIA LANCASTER MIDDLELancasterElementaryM-M··
BARACK OBAMA EL MALE LEADERSHIP ACADEMYDallasElementaryM-M··
BASIS RICHARDSONRichardsonElementaryM-M··
BASIS RICHARDSON PRIRichardsonElementaryM-M··
BRAY ELCedar HillCombinedM-M··
BRIGHT SCHOLAR - DESOTODesotoElementaryM-M··
BRIGHT SCHOLAR - DUNCANVILLEDuncanvilleElementaryM-M··
DALLAS COUNTY JJAEPDallasElementaryM-M··
DALLAS COUNTY JJAEPDallasElementaryM-M··
DALLAS COUNTY JJAEP DESOTO CAMPUSDallasElementaryM-M··
FOR FUTURE USEDallasElementaryM-M··
HIGHLAND PARK ALTER ED CTRDallasCombinedM-M··
INFANT CENTERGarlandElementaryM-M··
INTERNATIONAL STEAM SCHOOLDallasElementaryM-M··
JACK E SINGLEY COLLEGIATE ACADEMYIrvingCombinedM-M··
KI CHARTER - DESOTODesotoElementaryM-M··
LA VILLITA MIDDLECarrolltonCombinedM-M··
LUMIN LINDSLEY PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOLDallasCombinedM-M··
MAYA ANGELOU H SDallasElementaryM-M··
MEMORIAL PARK ACADEMYDallasElementaryM-M··
NEW ELRichardsonCombinedM-M··
NEXUS - DALLASDallasElementaryM-M··
NOVA ACADEMY CEDAR HILLDallasElementaryM-M··
OAK CLIFF TRANSFORMATION SCHOOLDallasElementaryM-M··
P A S S LEARNING CTRDallasElementaryM-M··
P A S S LEARNING CTRDallasElementaryM-M··
PATHFINDER ACHIEVEMENT CENTERGarlandElementaryM-M··
RESERVED FOR FUTURE USEDallasElementaryM-M··
ROY P BENAVIDEZ ELDallasElementaryM-M··
SOUTH IRVING COLLEGIATE ACADEMYIrvingCombinedM-M··
STONE HOTCHKISS AREADallasElementaryM-M··
TBD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERDallasElementaryM-M··
VICTORY PLACE AT COPPELLCoppellCombinedM-M··
VILLAGE TECH - ALCHEMY STUDIOS AND LABSDuncanvilleElementaryM-M··

Cities in Dallas County

Dallas374 schoolsGarland71 schoolsIrving60 schoolsMesquite51 schoolsGrand Prairie47 schoolsRichardson28 schoolsDuncanville18 schoolsCarrollton17 schoolsCoppell16 schoolsDesoto16 schoolsLancaster16 schoolsCedar Hill14 schoolsRowlett14 schoolsBalch Springs6 schoolsFarmers Branch6 schoolsSunnyvale5 schoolsSachse4 schoolsGlenn Heights2 schoolsSeagoville2 schoolsWilmer2 schoolsAddison1 schoolMesqute1 school

About Dallas County

In Texas, Dallas County is a high-population county of about 2,621,179 residents. 771 public schools across the county enrolls about 459,645 students between them.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $76,547, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% noticeably above the Texas median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Dallas County spans 477 elementary schools (227,930 students), 128 middle schools (82,185), 138 high schools (136,064), and 28 combined or other schools.

DALLAS ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 140,630 students across Dallas County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 9%: 493,847 students in SY 2017-18 versus 451,237 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Dallas County closed 10 schools, going from 717 to 707.

On this page, the community for Dallas County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dallas County?
Dallas County, Texas has 771 public K-12 schools serving approximately 459,645 students.
How many high schools are in Dallas County?
Dallas County, Texas has 138 public high schools, serving approximately 136,064 students.
How many middle schools are in Dallas County?
Dallas County, Texas has 128 public middle schools, serving approximately 82,185 students.
How many elementary schools are in Dallas County?
Dallas County, Texas has 477 public elementary schools, serving approximately 227,930 students.
What is the largest school district in Dallas County?
DALLAS ISD is the largest school district in Dallas County, serving approximately 140,630 students. The county contains 58 school districts overall.
How many people live in Dallas County?
Dallas County has roughly 2,621,179 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Dallas County?
Median household income in Dallas County is $76,547, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dallas County?
Approximately 35.7% of adults 25 and older in Dallas County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dallas County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 77.3% of students in Dallas County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dallas County schools?
Across Dallas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.5 to 1.

Dallas County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data