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Best Dallas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 89 public high schools serving 62,301 students in Dallas, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dallas, TX are School For The Talented And Gifted, School Of Science And Engineering and Highland Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dallas have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Dallas, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Dallas, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4220 Emerson Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
701 Elm St 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Uplift North Hills Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
School Of Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3939 Vly View Ln Bldg G
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 968-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3434 S R L Thornton
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4849 Illinois Ave Ste W53a
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15720 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 E Camp Wisdom
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 932-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8080 W President George Bush H
Dallas, TX 75252
(214) 321-0100
Gr: 6-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
New Tech H S At B F Darrell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4730 Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Drc Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2020.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Oates Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Woodrow Wilson High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 S Glasgow Dr
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 502-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,832 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8503 Bldg-b Jack Finney Blvd
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Gr: K-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5952 I-30
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2424.
Dr Frederick Haynes Iii Global Prep At Paul Quinn
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3837 Simpson Stuart Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-3300
Gr: 6-10 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2525.
Uplift Infinity Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 S Macarthur Blvd
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Harmony Science Academy - Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11995 Forestgate Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 234-9993
Gr: K-12 | 1,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Harmony School Of Excellence - Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8120 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas, TX 75249
(972) 296-1000
Gr: 6-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 E Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 375-1921
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2929.
Uplift Summit Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 N Center St
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 287-5121
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Uplift Grand Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Church St
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 854-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Accent Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 287-8532
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
912 S Ervay Ste 309
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3333.
Emmett J Conrad High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7502 Fair Oaks Ave
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Lake Highlands High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9449 Church Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,972 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3535.
Uplift Williams Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Viceroy Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 276-0352
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dallas, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dallas, TX include School For The Talented And Gifted, School Of Science And Engineering and Highland Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dallas?
89 public high schools are located in Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas?
Dallas public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dallas are often viewed compared to one another?

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