The top-rated middle schools in Dallas are Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J Hay (9.7/10), Mcculloch Int (9.4/10), and Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy (9.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 67 middle public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Dallas, Texas has 70 middle school directory listings spanning 35 school districts. Of 70 middle schools in Dallas, 68 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 67 middle public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 43% of public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above on our 10-point scale. Dallas has a notable charter school presence, with 17 charter middle schools (24% of all middle schools) offering alternatives to traditional public schools. Among 67 middle public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.6:1. Our rankings identify Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J Hay as the top-rated middle school in Dallas, followed by Mcculloch Int and Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy. 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 67 middle public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in Dallas. Learn about our methodology.
Dallas ISD
148 students · 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 3rd–8th
Top 1% in Texas
Highland Park ISD
887 students · 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 5th–6th
Top 1% in Texas
Dallas ISD
431 students · 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 1% in Texas
Dallas ISD
418 students · 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 1% in Texas
Dallas ISD
382 students · 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 4th–8th
Top 3% in Texas
Uplift Education
501 students · 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 3% in Texas · charter
Highland Park ISD
968 students · 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 7th–8th
Top 5% in Texas
Coppell ISD
1,240 students · 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 7% in Texas
Dallas ISD
565 students · 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 9% in Texas
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J Hay is the top-rated middle school in Dallas with a composite score of 9.7/10. 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 70 middle schools, including 17 charter schools. 68 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.
Among 67 Dallas middle public schools included in this ranking, the average is 6.7/10.
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 17 charter middle 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
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