6.0public avg / 10

Best Schools in Cedar Hill, Texas

11 schools in the directory · 6 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 11

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (11): 6.0/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Cedar Hill are Highlands EL (7.5/10), Cedar Hill Collegiate H S (7.2/10), and Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep (7.1/10), among 11 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

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Best value · beats the odds

Highlands EL

Rates 7.5/10 despite 87% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cedar Hill public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep

STAAR proficiency rose +18.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cedar Hill public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Cedar Hill

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Highlands EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	76th
2	Cedar Hill Collegiate H S	7.2 / 10	High	+0.7	69th
3	Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	66th
4	High Pointe EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	56th
5	Lakeridge EL	6.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	47th
6	Bessie Coleman Middle	6.0 / 10	Middle	+0.2	40th
7	Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy	5.9 / 10	Middle	-0.5	37th
8	W S Permenter Middle	5.5 / 10	Middle	-0.1	29th
9	Plummer EL	4.8 / 10	Elementary	-0.8	16th
10	Waterford Oaks EL	4.4 / 10	Elementary	-1.3	10th

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About Schools in Cedar Hill, Texas

Cedar Hill, Texas is home to 11 schools, including 11 public schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 11 public schools in this comparison average 6.0 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Highlands EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

Cedar Hill is served by 1 school district: CEDAR HILL ISD. These districts collectively serve 6,336 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Highlands EL 436 students · Pre-K–5th	436	Pre-K–5th	7.5
2	Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep 473 students · Pre-K–5th	473	Pre-K–5th	7.1
3	High Pointe EL 487 students · Pre-K–5th	487	Pre-K–5th	6.7
4	Lakeridge EL 400 students · Pre-K–5th	400	Pre-K–5th	6.3
5	Plummer EL 411 students · Pre-K–5th	411	Pre-K–5th	4.8
6	Waterford Oaks EL 437 students · Pre-K–5th	437	Pre-K–5th	4.4

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bessie Coleman Middle 528 students · 6th–8th	528	6th–8th	6.0
2	Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy 295 students · 6th–8th	295	6th–8th	5.9
3	W S Permenter Middle 502 students · 6th–8th	502	6th–8th	5.5

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Cedar Hill Collegiate H S 291 students · 9th–12th	291	9th–12th	7.2
2	Cedar Hill H S 2,075 students · 9th–12th	2,075	9th–12th	4.3

Schools in Cedar Hill

Cedar Hill, Texas · 11 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 6
Middle: 3
High: 2

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School District

CEDAR HILL ISD

12 schools · 6,336 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Cedar Hill, Texas

How many schools are in Cedar Hill, Texas?

Cedar Hill has 11 schools, including 11 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Cedar Hill, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 11 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Cedar Hill is 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Cedar Hill, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Cedar Hill on MySchoolScout is Highlands EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Cedar Hill, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Cedar Hill on MySchoolScout is Highlands EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Cedar Hill, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Cedar Hill on MySchoolScout is Bessie Coleman Middle with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What is the best high school in Cedar Hill, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Cedar Hill on MySchoolScout is Cedar Hill Collegiate H S with a composite score of 7.2/10.

How many school districts serve Cedar Hill, Texas?

Cedar Hill is served by 1 school district: Cedar Hill ISD.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cedar Hill, Texas?

Among 11 public schools in Cedar Hill that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Cedar Hill, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.