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Dallas County Public Schools

Dallas County, Texas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

737

public schools

Total Enrollment

461,669

students

School Districts

44

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Dallas County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Texas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Dallas County has 44 district entries. DALLAS ISD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 240 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 26 listed communities. DALLAS has the most listed schools, with 362 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 438 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 130 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 129 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

87 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

737

in Dallas County

Reported Enrollment

461,669

737 schools reporting

School Districts

44

districts

Charter Schools

129

18% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary438
Middle127
High127
Other45

44 School Districts in Dallas County

DALLAS ISD

240 schools
141,169 students

GARLAND ISD

78 schools
52,767 students

MESQUITE ISD

51 schools
38,356 students

RICHARDSON ISD

55 schools
37,260 students

IRVING ISD

40 schools
31,767 students

GRAND PRAIRIE ISD

39 schools
27,019 students

UPLIFT EDUCATION

43 schools
23,082 students

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILTEXAS)

39 schools
22,139 students

COPPELL ISD

16 schools
13,361 students

DUNCANVILLE ISD

19 schools
11,915 students

737 Public Schools in Dallas County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 87 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 737 matching schools

DUNCANVILLE H S

DUNCANVILLE ISD

DUNCANVILLE, 75116 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High4,501 students

SKYLINE H S

DALLAS ISD

DALLAS, 75227 / City: Large

Profile9–12High4,166 students

COPPELL H S

COPPELL ISD

COPPELL, 75019 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,955 students

SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE H S

GRAND PRAIRIE ISD

GRAND PRAIRIE, 75052 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,351 students

HORN H S

MESQUITE ISD

MESQUITE, 75181 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High3,029 students

GRAND PRAIRIE H S

GRAND PRAIRIE ISD

GRAND PRAIRIE, 75050 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High3,001 students

SACHSE H S

GARLAND ISD

SACHSE, 75048 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,997 students

LAKE HIGHLANDS H S

RICHARDSON ISD

DALLAS, 75238 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,896 students

N GARLAND H S

GARLAND ISD

GARLAND, 75042 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,802 students

RICHARDSON H S

RICHARDSON ISD

RICHARDSON, 75080 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,773 students

MACARTHUR H S

IRVING ISD

IRVING, 75062 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,586 students

IRVING H S

IRVING ISD

IRVING, 75061 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,519 students

GARLAND H S

GARLAND ISD

GARLAND, 75040 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,484 students

OAK CLIFF FAITH FAMILY ACADEMY

WAXAHACHIE FAITH FAMILY ACADEMY

DESOTO, 75115 / City: Large

ProfilePK–12Charter2,473 students

PEARCE H S

RICHARDSON ISD

RICHARDSON, 75080 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,443 students

MESQUITE H S

MESQUITE ISD

MESQUITE, 75149 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,388 students

NIMITZ H S

IRVING ISD

IRVING, 75060 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,361 students

ROWLETT H S

GARLAND ISD

ROWLETT, 75088 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,356 students

BERKNER H S

RICHARDSON ISD

RICHARDSON, 75081 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,290 students

BRYAN ADAMS H S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

DALLAS ISD

DALLAS, 75228 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,271 students

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.

67 more profiles

Dallas County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Dallas County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Texas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Dallas County public school directory?

The directory lists 737 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Dallas County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Dallas County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Dallas County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 87 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Dallas County?

Start with the 44 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Dallas County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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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.