Tarrant County

Texas · Public K-12

For a Texas county, Tarrant County operates a sizable public-school system: 639 schools and 385,835 students, broken out as 376 elementary, 115 middle, and 122 high.

7-year change in Tarrant County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

384,099

+545 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

599

+46 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

24%

was 30%

% Hispanic

43%

was 41%

% Black

21%

was 20%

% Asian

was 5%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Residents

2,167,390

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Schools

639

52 districts

Enrollment

385,835

students · NCES CCD

Median income

$84,207

Above Texas avg

Free/reduced lunch

63.2%

Above Texas avg

Elementary

376

180,726 students

Middle

115

80,702 students

High

122

118,555 students

Combined / other

5,852 students

LARGEST DISTRICT

FORT WORTH ISD

70,612 students · 52 districts in Tarrant County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Tarrant 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

48%

Hispanic

30%

Black

18%

Asian

Two or more

19%

Native American

Pacific Islander

School enrollment

White

24%

Hispanic

43%

Black

21%

Asian

Two or more

Native American

Pacific Islander

Bachelor's+

34.8%

adults 25+

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 5-year

Unemployment

4.7%

civilian labor

Median age

25.4% under 18

Test scores in Tarrant County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 530 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)

MANSFIELD FRONTIER STEM ACADEMY· 100.0%
TCCSE EARLY COLLEGE H S AT TIMBERVIEW· 99.0%
CARROLL H S· 95.0%
IUNIVERSITY PREP· 94.0%
KELLER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY· 94.0%

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)

CLIFFORD DAVIS EL· 8.0%
MARILYN MILLER LANGUAGE ACADEMY· 14.0%
EDWARD BRISCOE EL· 15.0%
ROCKETSHIP EXPLORE EL· 15.0%
WESTERN HILLS EL· 17.0%

See all 530 schools in Tarrant County ranked by score →

All schools (639)

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment	Rating
MARTIN H S	Arlington	High	09-12	3,535	·
V R EATON H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	3,288	·
SAM HOUSTON H S	Arlington	High	09-12	3,208	·
TIMBER CREEK H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	2,970	·
KELLER H S	Keller	High	09-12	2,951	·
NORTH CROWLEY H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	2,936	·
HALTOM H S	Haltom City	High	09-12	2,757	·
MANSFIELD LAKE RIDGE H S	Mansfield	High	09-12	2,751	·
TRINITY H S	Euless	High	10-12	2,734	·
ARLINGTON H S	Arlington	High	09-12	2,580	·
MANSFIELD LEGACY H S	Mansfield	High	09-12	2,568	·
MANSFIELD H S	Mansfield	High	09-12	2,552	·
LAMAR H S	Arlington	High	09-12	2,457	·
BOSWELL H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	2,445	·
CROWLEY H S	Crowley	High	09-12	2,433	·
BELL H S	Hurst	High	10-12	2,411	·
CENTRAL H S	Keller	High	09-12	2,410	·
CHISHOLM TRAIL H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	2,258	·
AZLE H S	Azle	High	09-12	2,192	·
BOWIE H S	Arlington	High	09-12	2,140	·
FOSSIL RIDGE H S	Keller	High	09-12	2,140	·
PASCHAL H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	2,127	·
BREWER H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	2,113	·
BIRDVILLE H S	North Richland Hills	High	09-12	2,069	·
RICHLAND H S	North Richland Hills	High	09-12	2,063	·
TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY - FORT WORTH	Fort Worth	Elementary	PK-08	2,020	·
SAGINAW H S	Saginaw	High	09-12	2,013	·
TRIMBLE TECHNICAL H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	1,924	·
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	1,898	·
SOUTH HILLS H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	1,846	·
COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE H S	Colleyville	High	09-12	1,837	·
MANSFIELD TIMBERVIEW H S	Arlington	High	09-12	1,788	·
MANSFIELD SUMMIT H S	Arlington	High	09-12	1,772	·
NORTH SIDE H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	1,676	·
GRAPEVINE H S	Grapevine	High	09-12	1,624	·
SEGUIN H S	Arlington	High	09-12	1,554	·
EVERMAN H S	Everman	High	09-12	1,529	·
BREWER MIDDLE	White Settlement	Middle	06-08	1,500	·
O D WYATT H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	1,499	·
BENBROOK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL	Fort Worth	High	06-12	1,478	·
CARROLL SENIOR H S	Southlake	High	11-12	1,422	·
IUNIVERSITY PREP	Grapevine	High	05-12	1,415	·
POLYTECHNIC H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	1,375	·
CARROLL H S	Southlake	High	09-10	1,357	·
GREAT HEARTS LAKESIDE	Fort Worth	Combined	KG-09	1,279	·
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY- FORT WORTH	Fort Worth	Elementary	PK-06	1,232	·
CW WORTHINGTON MIDDLE	Haslet	Middle	06-08	1,201	·
EASTERN HILLS H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	1,189	·
ROSEMONT MIDDLE	Fort Worth	Middle	06-08	1,166	·
WORKMAN J H	Arlington	Middle	07-08	1,162	·
SOUTHWEST H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	1,155	·
HILLWOOD MIDDLE	Fort Worth	Middle	07-08	1,126	·
WAYSIDE MIDDLE	Fort Worth	Middle	06-08	1,119	·
CASTLEBERRY H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	1,085	·
EULESS J H	Euless	Middle	07-09	1,075	·
JOHN M TIDWELL MIDDLE	Roanoke	Middle	06-08	1,062	·
CENTRAL J H	Euless	Middle	07-09	1,061	·
FOREST OAK MIDDLE	Fort Worth	Middle	06-08	1,044	·
CHARLENE MCKINZEY MIDDLE	Mansfield	Middle	07-08	1,043	·
CARTER-RIVERSIDE H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	1,039	·
SUMMER CREEK MIDDLE	Crowley	Middle	06-08	1,035	·
HARWOOD J H	Bedford	Middle	07-09	1,024	·
PARKWOOD HILL INT	Fort Worth	Middle	05-06	1,022	·
RICHARD ALLIE MIDDLE	Crowley	Middle	06-08	1,008	·
GREAT HEARTS ARLINGTON	Arlington	Combined	KG-10	998	·
TRINITY LEADERSHIP	Arlington	Combined	PK-12	990	·
BEDFORD J H	Bedford	Middle	07-09	968	·
HURST J H	Hurst	Middle	07-09	967	·
TIMBERVIEW MIDDLE	Fort Worth	Middle	05-08	967	·
CREEKVIEW MIDDLE	Fort Worth	Middle	06-08	962	·
PRAIRIE VISTA	Fort Worth	Middle	06-08	958	·
LAKE WORTH H S	Lake Worth	High	09-12	953	·
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - FORT WORTH	Fort Worth	High	07-12	947	·
BROOKS WESTER MIDDLE	Mansfield	Middle	06-08	945	·
KENNEDALE H S	Kennedale	High	09-12	943	·
TRUETT WILSON MIDDLE	Haslet	Middle	06-08	941	·
ILTEXAS GRAND PRAIRIE EL	Grand Prairie	Elementary	PK-05	936	·
PEACH EL	Arlington	Elementary	PK-06	936	·
ILTEXAS KELLER EL	Fort Worth	Elementary	KG-05	935	·
TRINITY SPRINGS MIDDLE	Keller	Middle	07-08	931	·
MARINE CREEK MIDDLE	Fort Worth	Middle	06-08	926	·
TANNAHILL INT	Fort Worth	Middle	05-06	921	·
GREAT HEARTS PRAIRIE VIEW	Fort Worth	Combined	KG-09	919	·
LEO ADAMS MIDDLE	Haslet	Middle	06-08	915	·
HALTOM MIDDLE	Haltom City	Middle	06-08	909	·
BEAR CREEK INT	Keller	Middle	05-06	904	·
KELLER MIDDLE	Keller	Middle	07-08	894	·
EAGLE MOUNTAIN H S	Fort Worth	High	09-11	891	·
INDIAN SPRINGS MIDDLE	Keller	Middle	05-08	891	·
NORTH RICHLAND MIDDLE	North Richland Hills	Middle	06-08	882	·
ILTEXAS SAGINAW EL	Saginaw	Elementary	KG-05	881	·
GUNN J H	Arlington	Middle	06-08	879	·
DIAMOND HILL-JARVIS H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	877	·
WESTLAKE ACADEMY	Westlake	Combined	KG-12	877	·
CLIFFORD DAVIS EL	Ft Worth	Elementary	PK-05	868	·
UPLIFT ASCEND PREP PS	Fort Worth	Elementary	PK-05	864	·
WESTERN HILLS H S	Fort Worth	High	09-12	854	·
THORNTON EL	Arlington	Elementary	PK-06	849	·
VIRIDIAN EL	Arlington	Elementary	PK-06	845	·
IRMA MARSH MIDDLE	Fort Worth	Middle	06-08	840	·

Cities in Tarrant County

Fort Worth280 schools Arlington106 schools Keller27 schools Mansfield27 schools Euless17 schools Haltom City15 schools Grand Prairie14 schools North Richland Hills13 schools Southlake13 schools Bedford11 schools Grapevine11 schools Azle10 schools Crowley10 schools Colleyville9 schools Haslet9 schools Hurst9 schools Everman8 schools White Settlement8 schools Ft Worth7 schools Saginaw6 schools Kennedale5 schools Lake Worth5 schools Watauga5 schools Burleson3 schools Richland Hills3 schools N Richland Hills2 schools Roanoke2 schools Benbrook1 school Edgecliff Village1 school North Richland Hill1 school Westlake1 school

About Tarrant County

In Texas, Tarrant County is a large county of about 2,167,390 residents. 639 public schools across the county teaches about 385,835 students between them.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $84,207 a year, roughly 35% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 27% above the Texas median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Tarrant County comprises 376 elementary schools (180,726 students), 115 middle schools (80,702), 122 high schools (118,555), and 26 combined or other schools.

FORT WORTH ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 70,612 students across Tarrant County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Tarrant County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 383,554 students to 384,099. Tarrant County now counts 599 public schools, up from 553 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 30% to 24%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Tarrant 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 K-12 schools serve Tarrant County?

There are 639 public K-12 schools in Tarrant County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 385,835.

How many high schools are in Tarrant County?

Tarrant County, Texas has 122 public high schools, serving approximately 118,555 students.

How many middle schools are in Tarrant County?

Tarrant County, Texas has 115 public middle schools, serving approximately 80,702 students.

How many elementary schools are in Tarrant County?

Tarrant County, Texas has 376 public elementary schools, serving approximately 180,726 students.

What is the largest school district in Tarrant County?

FORT WORTH ISD is the largest school district in Tarrant County, serving approximately 70,612 students. The county contains 52 school districts overall.

How many people live in Tarrant County?

Tarrant County has roughly 2,167,390 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.

What is the median household income in Tarrant County?

Median household income in Tarrant County is $84,207, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

How educated are residents of Tarrant County?

Approximately 34.8% of adults 25 and older in Tarrant County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

What share of students in Tarrant County qualify for free or reduced lunch?

Roughly 63.2% of students in Tarrant 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 Tarrant County schools?

Across Tarrant County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.7 to 1.

Tarrant County school rankings

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