For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,038 students in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX.
The top ranked public schools in South Dallas are Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy and St. Anthony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1817 Warren Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Grades: PK-8
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
St. Anthony School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3732 Myrtle St
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 421-3645
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 421-3645
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #44.
Charles Rice Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2425 Pine St
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 749-1100
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 749-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
St. Anthony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3732 Myrtle St
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 421-3645
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 421-3645
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oran M Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4919 Grand Ave
Dallas, TX 75223
(972) 749-8700
Dallas, TX 75223
(972) 749-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Paul L Dunbar Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Metropolitan Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 794-6600
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 794-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #88.
Billy Earl Dade Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Park Row Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 749-3800
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 749-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #99.
James Madison High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-2800
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #1010.
H S Thompson Learning Center
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Bexar St
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 749-1700
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 749-1700
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2826 Elsie Faye Heggins St
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-7600
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 661 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX include Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy and St. Anthony School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas?
the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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