Best Schools in Dickinson, Texas
18 schools · 10 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Dickinson?
Use this page to compare every school in Dickinson by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J H
Middle · Dickinson ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Calder Road EL
Elementary · Dickinson ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Elva C Lobit Middle
Elementary · Dickinson ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Dickinson for 2026 are Eugene 'gene' Kranz J H (8.5/10), Calder Road EL (8.0/10), and Elva C Lobit Middle (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
18
17 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$246,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
18
17 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$246,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 74% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 Dickinson schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dickinson schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dickinson
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (14 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eugene 'gene' Kranz J H | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Calder Road EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Elva C Lobit Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Louis G Lobit EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Bay Colony EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | John and Shamarion Barber Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Dickinson H S | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | R D Mcadams J H | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Jake Silbernagel EL | 5.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $85,263
- Median home value
- $246,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
36% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Dickinson compares
Texas rank
#386 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$85k
115% of Texas median
Schools in this city
14
About Schools in Dickinson, Texas
Dickinson's public school system includes 13 ranked campuses with a citywide average score of 6.7 out of 10. That figure masks a meaningful spread: seven schools — 54% of the system — score 7.0 or higher, while the remaining six trail that mark. For families willing to research attendance zones, the data makes clear that address selection is worth the effort.
Eugene "Gene" Kranz Junior High leads Dickinson with an 8.8 out of 10 — the highest score among all 13 ranked schools in the city. John and Shamarion Barber follows at 8.6, giving Dickinson two top-tier campuses that anchor the upper end of the district. Both scores sit well above the 6.7 citywide average and set a clear benchmark for the system's ceiling.
Three elementary campuses also clear the above-average mark. Calder Road El scores 7.8, Jake Silbernagel El scores 7.5, and Louis G. Lobit El scores 7.1 — all three outpacing the 6.7 district average by a meaningful margin. Families with younger children who land in any of these attendance zones start their children's academic path on solid ground heading into the middle grades.
The practical bottom line: Dickinson is a district with real strengths, but those strengths concentrate in identifiable campuses rather than spread evenly across the system. With 54% of schools scoring 7.0 or better and the top school at 8.8, the gap between the strongest and weakest campuses is wide enough to matter. Parents should map target neighborhoods against the scored school list before settling on an address. Tracing the full feeder path from elementary to middle school is especially important here — where a student starts in Dickinson often shapes the campuses they move through all the way to graduation.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 566 students · Pre-K–3rd | 8.0 | ||
| 2 | 618 students · 4th–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 762 students · Pre-K–3rd | 7.6 | ||
| 4 | 531 students · Pre-K–3rd | 6.9 | ||
| 5 | 620 students · 4th–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 6 | 526 students · Pre-K–3rd | 5.1 | ||
| 7 | 611 students · Pre-K–3rd | 4.2 | ||
| 8 | 526 students · Pre-K–3rd | 4.1 | ||
| 9 | 576 students · 4th–5th | 4.0 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 93 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.6 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 993 students · 6th–8th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 854 students · 6th–8th | 5.6 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,763 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 2 | 85 students · 8th–12th | 4.9 |
| 3 | 16 students · 7th–12th | — |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 students · 9th–11th | — |
| 2 | 2 students · 9th–9th | — |
| 3 | 5 students · 9th–10th | — |
Schools in Dickinson
Dickinson, Texas · 18 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$85,263
Median Home Value
$246,400
Median Rent
$1,370/mo
Population
47,164
College Educated
26%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Community Profile
Dickinson has a median household income of $85,263. It is an area where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $246,400, with a median rent of $1,370/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.2%. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
- Other
- 3
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Texas
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Dickinson, Texas
How many schools are in Dickinson, Texas?
Dickinson has 18 schools, including 17 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Dickinson, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Dickinson is 6.2 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 Dickinson, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Dickinson on MySchoolScout is Eugene 'gene' Kranz J H with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Dickinson, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Dickinson on MySchoolScout is Calder Road EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Dickinson, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Dickinson on MySchoolScout is Eugene 'gene' Kranz J H with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best high school in Dickinson, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Dickinson on MySchoolScout is Dickinson H S with a composite score of 6.1/10.
How many school districts serve Dickinson, Texas?
Dickinson is served by 1 school district: Dickinson ISD.
What is the education level in Dickinson, Texas?
According to Census data, 26% of adults in Dickinson have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Dickinson, Texas?
The median household income in Dickinson is approximately $85,263 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Dickinson, Texas?
Yes, Dickinson has 1 private school alongside 17 public schools. The top-rated private school is True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson with a score of 7.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dickinson, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Dickinson is 12.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Dickinson, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives 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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.