The top-rated high schools in Dallas are Highland Park H S (8.7/10), Uplift Education-North Hills Prep H S (8.7/10), and Marvin E Robinson School of Business and Mgmt (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 68 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Dallas, Texas has 88 high school directory listings spanning 35 school districts. Of 88 high schools in Dallas, 69 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 68 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 17 (25%) public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above. Across all 68 public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.9/10. Dallas has a notable charter school presence, with 28 charter high schools (32% of all high schools) offering alternatives to traditional public schools. Among 68 high public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.9:1. Our rankings identify Highland Park H S as the top-rated high school in Dallas, followed by Uplift Education-North Hills Prep H S and Marvin E Robinson School of Business and Mgmt. Schools with enough data are scored on student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — using data from the NCES and state education sources.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
This list shows 25 of the 68 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in Dallas. Learn about our methodology.
Highland Park ISD
2,177 students · 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 4% in Texas
Uplift Education
513 students · 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 4% in Texas · charter
Dallas ISD
469 students · 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 6% in Texas
Dallas ISD
491 students · 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 6% in Texas
Dallas ISD
171 students · 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 9% in Texas
Dallas ISD
963 students · 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 12% in Texas
Dallas ISD
541 students · 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 13% in Texas
Dallas ISD
495 students · 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 13% in Texas
Dallas ISD
287 students · 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 15% in Texas
Dallas ISD
456 students · 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 22% in Texas
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Highland Park H S is the top-rated high school in Dallas with a composite score of 8.7/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
Dallas has 88 high schools, including 28 charter schools. 69 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.
Among 68 Dallas high public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.9/10.
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Texas, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Texas, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Dallas has 28 charter high schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
Guide
Learn how to interpret and use school ratings effectively when making school choice decisions. Understand what ratings measure, their limitations, and how to combine data with personal research.