Collin County Schools & Education
Collin County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,337
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#120
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Collin County
Measured School Summary
Collin County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.6%.
Funding Context
At $6,337 per pupil, Collin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Collin County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
294 public schools and 17 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #120 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
96.6%
5.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,337
$1,161 below the state average
School coverage
294
17 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Collin County has 294 public schools across 17 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Collin County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Collin County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#120
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
PLANO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
48,921 students
79 listed schools in this county slice.
FRISCO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
42,721 students
48 listed schools in this county slice.
MCKINNEY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
23,342 students
32 listed schools in this county slice.
ALLEN ISD
Elementary to high school visible
21,769 students
25 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
PLANO ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 79 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Collin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Collin County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Comparison context
Compare Collin County With Nearby School Markets
Collin County appears in curated regional school comparisons where parents commonly weigh county lines, housing tradeoffs, commute, and district boundaries before narrowing to individual schools.
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Compared with
Dallas County, TX and Tarrant County, TX
Current leader
Collin County, TX at 58/100
Graduation-rate leader: Collin County, TX at 96.6%
Education Overview
About Schools in Collin County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Massive Urban-Suburban Education Powerhouse
Collin County features a sprawling infrastructure of 294 public schools serving over 217,000 students across 17 districts. The system includes 164 elementary schools and 42 high schools, reflecting the rapid population growth in the region. This is one of the largest and most complex school landscapes in the state of Texas.
Home to Massive Districts and Choice
Frisco ISD and Plano ISD are the heavyweights, together serving over 115,000 students across more than 150 campuses. The county also offers choice through nine charter schools, though they represent only 3% of total campuses. High schools like Allen HS are legendary, with enrollment exceeding 5,300 students.
Dynamic Suburbs and Large-Scale Campuses
With 157 schools in suburban settings and 83 in cities, the educational feel is fast-paced and high-density. Average school size is 770 students, though flagship campuses like Plano East Senior High serve thousands. This area provides a modern, resource-rich environment that typical suburban families prioritize.
School Overview
Total Schools
294
in Collin County
Reported Enrollment
217,238
294 schools reporting
School Districts
17
districts
Charter Schools
9
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
17 School Districts in Collin County
FRISCO ISD
GuidePLANO ISD
GuidePROSPER ISD
GuideMCKINNEY ISD
GuideALLEN ISD
GuideWYLIE ISD
GuideROYSE CITY ISD
GuidePRINCETON ISD
GuideMELISSA ISD
GuideANNA ISD
Guide294 Public Schools in Collin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 65 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 294 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN H S | Profile | ALLEN ISD | ALLEN, 75002Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 5,317 |
| PROSPER H S | Profile | PROSPER ISD | PROSPER, 75078Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 3,769 |
| PLANO EAST SR H S | Profile | PLANO ISD | PLANO, 75074City: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,082 |
| WYLIE H S | Profile | WYLIE ISD | WYLIE, 75098Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,044 |
| MCKINNEY H S | Profile | MCKINNEY ISD | MCKINNEY, 75069Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,918 |
| ROCK HILL H S | Profile | PROSPER ISD | FRISCO, 75035Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,832 |
| MCKINNEY BOYD H S | Profile | MCKINNEY ISD | MCKINNEY, 75070Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,651 |
| PLANO WEST SENIOR H S | Profile | PLANO ISD | PLANO, 75093City: Large | 11–12 | High | 2,625 |
| WYLIE EAST H S | Profile | WYLIE ISD | WYLIE, 75098Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,532 |
| PLANO SR H S | Profile | PLANO ISD | PLANO, 75075City: Large | 11–12 | High | 2,288 |
| MCKINNEY NORTH H S | Profile | MCKINNEY ISD | MCKINNEY, 75070Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,156 |
| LEBANON TRAIL H S | Profile | FRISCO ISD | FRISCO, 75035Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,136 |
| HERITAGE H S | Profile | FRISCO ISD | FRISCO, 75035Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,127 |
| CENTENNIAL H S | Profile | FRISCO ISD | FRISCO, 75035Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,082 |
| FRISCO H S | Profile | FRISCO ISD | FRISCO, 75034Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,081 |
| LIBERTY H S | Profile | FRISCO ISD | FRISCO, 75035Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,846 |
| LOWERY FRESHMAN CENTER | Profile | ALLEN ISD | ALLEN, 75002Suburb: Large | 9 | Other | 1,771 |
| BILL HAYS MIDDLE | Profile | PROSPER ISD | FRISCO, 75035Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,699 |
| INDEPENDENCE H S | Profile | FRISCO ISD | FRISCO, 75035Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,665 |
| LOVEJOY H S | Profile | LOVEJOY ISD | LUCAS, 75002Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,639 |
ALLEN H S
ALLEN ISD
ALLEN, 75002 / Suburb: Large
PROSPER H S
PROSPER ISD
PROSPER, 75078 / Rural: Fringe
PLANO EAST SR H S
PLANO ISD
PLANO, 75074 / City: Large
WYLIE H S
WYLIE ISD
WYLIE, 75098 / Suburb: Large
MCKINNEY H S
MCKINNEY ISD
MCKINNEY, 75069 / Suburb: Midsize
ROCK HILL H S
PROSPER ISD
FRISCO, 75035 / Rural: Fringe
MCKINNEY BOYD H S
MCKINNEY ISD
MCKINNEY, 75070 / Suburb: Midsize
PLANO WEST SENIOR H S
PLANO ISD
PLANO, 75093 / City: Large
WYLIE EAST H S
WYLIE ISD
WYLIE, 75098 / Suburb: Large
PLANO SR H S
PLANO ISD
PLANO, 75075 / City: Large
MCKINNEY NORTH H S
MCKINNEY ISD
MCKINNEY, 75070 / Suburb: Midsize
LEBANON TRAIL H S
FRISCO ISD
FRISCO, 75035 / Suburb: Large
HERITAGE H S
FRISCO ISD
FRISCO, 75035 / Suburb: Midsize
CENTENNIAL H S
FRISCO ISD
FRISCO, 75035 / Suburb: Large
FRISCO H S
FRISCO ISD
FRISCO, 75034 / Suburb: Large
LIBERTY H S
FRISCO ISD
FRISCO, 75035 / Rural: Fringe
LOWERY FRESHMAN CENTER
ALLEN ISD
ALLEN, 75002 / Suburb: Large
BILL HAYS MIDDLE
PROSPER ISD
FRISCO, 75035 / Rural: Fringe
INDEPENDENCE H S
FRISCO ISD
FRISCO, 75035 / Rural: Fringe
LOVEJOY H S
LOVEJOY ISD
LUCAS, 75002 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
- MEMORIAL H S
- PRINCETON H S
- MELISSA H S
- LORENE ROGERS MIDDLE
- ANNA H S
- SHEPTON H S
- IMAGINE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NORTH TEXAS
- EMERSON H S
- WALTER & LOIS CURTIS MIDDLE
- JASPER H S
- DR JACK COCKRILL MIDDLE
- CLARK H S
- ERECKSON MIDDLE
- FAUBION MIDDLE
- MELISSA MIDDLE
- RENNER MIDDLE
- WILLIAMS H S
- C A MCMILLEN H S
- NELSON MIDDLE
- JIM SPRADLEY EL
- ANNA MIDDLE
- DOWELL MIDDLE
- CELINA H S
- REYNOLDS MIDDLE
- SOUTHARD MIDDLE
- COMMUNITY H S
- VINES H S
- AB HARRISON INT
- FOWLER MIDDLE
- SAM JOHNSON EL
- LAWLER MIDDLE
- GRADY BURNETT J H
- ROBINSON MIDDLE
- MURPHY MIDDLE
- RAYMOND B COOPER J H
- OTTO MIDDLE
- VANDEVENTER MIDDLE
- DR AL DRAPER INTERMED
- FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY - FRISCO
- HARRY MCKILLOP EL
- SCOGGINS MIDDLE
- C M RICE MIDDLE
- LIGHT FARMS EL
- SCOTT MORGAN JOHNSON MIDDLE
- MAUS MIDDLE
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,337
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Collin County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Collin County, Texas?
Collin County features a sprawling infrastructure of 294 public schools serving over 217,000 students across 17 districts. The system includes 164 elementary schools and 42 high schools, reflecting the rapid population growth in the region. This is one of the largest and most complex school landscapes in the state of Texas.
What are the major school districts in Collin County, Texas?
Frisco ISD and Plano ISD are the heavyweights, together serving over 115,000 students across more than 150 campuses. The county also offers choice through nine charter schools, though they represent only 3% of total campuses. High schools like Allen HS are legendary, with enrollment exceeding 5,300 students.
What is the school experience like in Collin County?
With 157 schools in suburban settings and 83 in cities, the educational feel is fast-paced and high-density. Average school size is 770 students, though flagship campuses like Plano East Senior High serve thousands. This area provides a modern, resource-rich environment that typical suburban families prioritize.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.