Total enrollment
23,968
+3,281 (+16%) vs SY 2020-21
Rockwall County
Texas · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Rockwall County number 34, teaching approximately 24,104 Texas students against a population of 123,617. By level, that breaks down as 24 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Rockwall County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
30
+1 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Rockwall County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 61.9% | #6 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 24,104 | #37 of 196 | #417 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 31 | #46 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #180 of 196 | #2,053 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 29.3% | #193 of 196 | #2,406 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.9% | #26 of 192 | #283 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Rockwall County school rankings
Residents
123,617
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
34
4 districts
Enrollment
24,104
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$127,981
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
29.3%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
24
13,652 students
Middle
4
4,026 students
High
4
6,426 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ROCKWALL ISD
19,235 students · 4 districts in Rockwall County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Rockwall 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
44.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
38
26.5% under 18
Test scores in Rockwall County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 29 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- SHERRY AND PAUL HAMM EL· 83.0%
- NEBBIE WILLIAMS EL· 80.0%
- CELIA HAYS EL· 78.0%
- ROCKWALL H S· 78.0%
- DOROTHY SMITH PULLEN EL· 75.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- ANITA SCOTT EL· 47.0%
- PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) ROYSE CITY EL· 48.0%
- W R (BILL) FORT EL· 51.0%
- AMANDA ROCHELL EL· 52.0%
- BOBBY SUMMERS MIDDLE· 52.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKWALL-HEATH H S | Heath | High | 09-12 | 3,072 | · |
| ROCKWALL H S | Rockwall | High | 09-12 | 2,949 | · |
| MAURINE CAIN MIDDLE | Rockwall | Middle | 07-08 | 1,173 | · |
| BOBBY SUMMERS MIDDLE | Fate | Middle | 06-08 | 1,066 | · |
| HERMAN E UTLEY MIDDLE | Rockwall | Middle | 07-08 | 968 | · |
| LINDA LYON EL | Heath | Elementary | PK-06 | 886 | · |
| LUPE GARCIA EL | Fate | Elementary | PK-06 | 864 | · |
| J W WILLIAMS MIDDLE | Rockwall | Middle | 07-08 | 819 | · |
| BILLIE STEVENSON EL | Fate | Elementary | PK-06 | 805 | · |
| MISS MAY VERNON EL | Fate | Elementary | PK-05 | 790 | · |
| W R (BILL) FORT EL | Royse City | Elementary | PK-05 | 762 | · |
| SHERRY AND PAUL HAMM EL | Rockwall | Elementary | PK-06 | 721 | · |
| AMY PARKS-HEATH EL | Heath | Elementary | PK-06 | 704 | · |
| SHARON SHANNON EL | Rockwall | Elementary | PK-06 | 668 | · |
| VIRGINIA REINHARDT EL | Rockwall | Elementary | PK-06 | 653 | · |
| DORRIS A JONES EL | Rockwall | Elementary | PK-06 | 636 | · |
| DOROTHY SMITH PULLEN EL | Rockwall | Elementary | PK-06 | 616 | · |
| CELIA HAYS EL | Rockwall | Elementary | PK-06 | 613 | · |
| OUIDA SPRINGER | Rockwall | Elementary | PK-06 | 595 | · |
| HOWARD DOBBS EL | Rockwall | Elementary | PK-06 | 565 | · |
| HARRY HERNDON EL | Royse City | Elementary | PK-05 | 550 | · |
| ANITA SCOTT EL | Royse City | Elementary | PK-05 | 548 | · |
| DORIS CULLINS-LAKE POINTE EL | Rowlett | Elementary | PK-06 | 525 | · |
| PAULA WALKER EL | Royse City | Elementary | PK-05 | 479 | · |
| GRACE HARTMAN EL | Rockwall | Elementary | PK-06 | 477 | · |
| NEBBIE WILLIAMS EL | Rockwall | Elementary | PK-06 | 442 | · |
| AMANDA ROCHELL EL | Rockwall | Elementary | PK-06 | 423 | · |
| PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) FATE | Fate | High | 05-12 | 344 | · |
| PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) ROYSE CITY EL | Royse City | Elementary | KG-04 | 194 | · |
| EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 3 | Royse City | Elementary | PK-06 | 136 | · |
| ROCKWALL QUEST ACADEMY | Rockwall | High | 11-12 | 61 | · |
| HEATH 9TH GRADE CENTER | Rockwall | Combined | 09-09 | 0 | · |
| ROCKWALL 9TH GRADE CENTER | Rockwall | Combined | 09-09 | 0 | · |
| NEW MIDDLE | Fate | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Rockwall County
About Rockwall County
Rockwall County is an average-sized county of about 123,617 residents in Texas. Its public-school system serves approximately 24,104 students across 34 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $127,981, about 45% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 3%. That income level is 93% noticeably above the Texas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Rockwall County is built around 24 elementary schools (13,652 students), 4 middle schools (4,026), 4 high schools (6,426), and 2 combined or other schools.
ROCKWALL ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 19,235 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment grew 16%: 20,687 students in SY 2020-21 versus 23,968 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Rockwall County gained 1 school, going from 29 to 30.
On allk12, the community for Rockwall County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data