For the 2025 school year, there are 208 public middle schools serving 119,136 students in Dallas County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dallas County, TX are William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, School For The Highly Gifted and Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Gr: 4-8 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Gr: 1-8 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Gr: 4-8 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Gr: 4-8 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 968 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Rosemont Upper
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
719 N Montclair Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Gr: 3-8 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Coppell Middle West
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2701 Ranch Trail
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-8600
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,240 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Coppell Middle East
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Mockingbird
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6600
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,096 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Gr: 1-8 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Gr: PK-12 | 1,349 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Coppell Middle North
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Natches Trace
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-7100
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Gopher Blvd
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-5603
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-5603
Gr: 6-12 | 884 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1818.
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3520 World Cup
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Gr: 6-12 | 886 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1919.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1502 College St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Gr: 6-12 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Austin Academy For Excell
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2121.
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2617 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Sunnyvale Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
216 N Collins Rd
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
(972) 226-2922
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
(972) 226-2922
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15720 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2525.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Academy Way
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8026
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8026
Gr: K-8 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1515 W Beltline Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2021
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2021
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Solar Prep For Boys At John F Kennedy
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1802 Moser Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 794-7100
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 794-7100
Gr: PK-7 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2929.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Dallas Hybrid Preparatory At Stephen J Hay
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3801 Herschel Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 925-3700
Gr: 3-8 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3131.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
724 Green Cove Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Gr: K-7 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Parkhill J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16500 Shadybank Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5600
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5600
Gr: 7-8 | 638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3333.
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1309 Holly Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 793 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3434.
Alex Sanger Preparatory School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Jackson Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Bobbie Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Gr: 6-8 | 1,143 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1005 Westridge Ave
Lancaster, TX 75146
Lancaster, TX 75146
Gr: 4 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
699 N Denton
Hutchins, TX 75141
(972) 225-4701
Hutchins, TX 75141
(972) 225-4701
Gr: PK | 82 students Minority enrollment: 96%
A+ Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10327 Rylie Road
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Aia Lancaster Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
901 E Beltline Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(713) 667-1184
Lancaster, TX 75146
(713) 667-1184
Gr: 7-8
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-7600
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Alpha Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
701 W State St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Gr: PK | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3700
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
5606 Wayside Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 749-5500
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 749-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4730 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2929 Stag Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Gr: K-5
4730 S Lancaster
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Barbara M Manns Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3313 S Beckley
Dallas, TX 75224
(214) 932-7300
Dallas, TX 75224
(214) 932-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
200 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
504 East Belt Line Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-2583
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-2583
Gr: 5-6 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1204 East Marshall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 642-5137
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 642-5137
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
3636 Tioga St
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-7316
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-7316
Gr: PK-1 | 445 students
1301 E Coral Way
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Gr: PK-K | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1301 East Coral Way
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Gr: PK-5
Branch Park Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
13605 Webb Chapel Rd
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-2462
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-2462
Gr: 3-8 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
218 N Broad St
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-4231
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-4231
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
P O Box 269
Hutchins, TX 75141
(214) 225-7345
Hutchins, TX 75141
(214) 225-7345
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
600 Keen Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Gr: PK
Children First Of Dallas Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
315 E Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 371-2545
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 371-2545
Gr: PK-7 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
1738 Gano St
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 794-7600
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 794-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Community Education Partnership (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4929 Village Fair
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 226-7601
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 226-7601
9339 South Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
620 S Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Gr: 9 | 811 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dallas County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dallas County, TX include William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, School For The Highly Gifted and Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Dallas County?
208 public middle schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dallas County include: Dr Don Woolley Middle School vs. Berry Middle School, Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy vs. William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, Uplift Wisdom Secondary vs. Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School
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