📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 15 Rated Districts in Dallas County, TX
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
Best School Districts in Dallas County, Texas (2026)
This page lists the 15 public school districts headquartered in Dallas County, Texas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using STAAR 2023 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Texas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Dallas County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Dallas County, Texas? ▼
Among the 15 rated districts in Dallas County, Texas, 2 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 99th percentile of Texas districts on STAAR 2023 reading and math proficiency: Coppell Independent School District (Coppell); Highland Park Independent School District (Dallas).
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.