7.1public avg / 10

Best Schools in Southlake, Texas

16 schools in the directory · 8 Elementary · 4 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 12

Private: 4

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (12): 7.1/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Southlake are Carroll EL (8.2/10), George Dawson Middle (8.1/10), and Don T Durham Int (7.9/10), among 12 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.

Schools

12 public · 4 private

Avg Score

7.1

12 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

12 public · 4 private

Avg Score

7.1

12 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Eubanks Int

STAAR proficiency rose +3.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Southlake public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Southlake

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 12 rated schools; 16 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Carroll EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	—	90th
2	George Dawson Middle	8.1 / 10	Middle	—	89th
3	Don T Durham Int	7.9 / 10	Middle	—	85th
4	Jack D Johnson EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	—	83th
5	Carroll Senior H S	7.7 / 10	High	—	81th
6	Robert H Rockenbaugh EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	—	69th
7	Walnut Grove EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	—	69th
8	Carroll H S	6.8 / 10	Other	—	59th
9	Old Union EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	—	59th
10	Carroll Middle	6.4 / 10	Middle	—	49th

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About Schools in Southlake, Texas

Southlake, Texas is home to 16 schools, including 12 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 12 public schools in this comparison average 7.1 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 Carroll EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

Southlake is served by 2 school districts: CARROLL ISD, KELLER ISD. These districts collectively serve 41,542 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

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Carroll EL 630 students · Pre-K–4th	630	Pre-K–4th	8.2
2	Jack D Johnson EL 662 students · Kindergarten–4th	662	Kindergarten–4th	7.8
3	Walnut Grove EL 613 students · Kindergarten–4th	613	Kindergarten–4th	7.2
4	Robert H Rockenbaugh EL 537 students · Pre-K–4th	537	Pre-K–4th	7.2
5	Old Union EL 456 students · Pre-K–4th	456	Pre-K–4th	6.8
6	Florence EL 501 students · Pre-K–4th	501	Pre-K–4th	5.2
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Primrose School at Hidden LakesPrivate 5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	5	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
2	Spanish SchoolhousePrivate 15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	15	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	George Dawson Middle 577 students · 7th–8th	577	7th–8th	8.1
2	Don T Durham Int 665 students · 5th–6th	665	5th–6th	7.9
3	Carroll Middle 737 students · 7th–8th	737	7th–8th	6.4
4	Eubanks Int 594 students · 5th–6th	594	5th–6th	5.5

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Carroll Senior H S 1,411 students · 11th–12th	1,411	11th–12th	7.7
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Fusion Academy Slk: SouthlakePrivate 72 students · 5th–12th	72	5th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Carroll H S 1,410 students · 9th–10th	1,410	9th–10th	6.8
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	The Clariden SchoolPrivate 153 students · Pre-K–12th	153	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Southlake

Southlake, Texas · 16 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 8
Middle: 4
High: 2
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (2)

CARROLL ISD

11 schools · 8,292 students

KELLER ISD

42 schools · 33,250 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Southlake, Texas

How many schools are in Southlake, Texas?

Southlake has 16 schools, including 12 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Southlake, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 12 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Southlake is 7.1 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 Southlake, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Southlake on MySchoolScout is Carroll EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Southlake, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Southlake on MySchoolScout is Carroll EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Southlake, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Southlake on MySchoolScout is George Dawson Middle with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best high school in Southlake, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Southlake on MySchoolScout is Carroll Senior H S with a composite score of 7.7/10.

How many school districts serve Southlake, Texas?

Southlake is served by 2 school districts: Carroll ISD, Keller ISD.

Are there private schools in Southlake, Texas?

Yes, Southlake has 4 private schools alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Clariden School with a score of 8.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Southlake, Texas?

Among 12 public schools in Southlake that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Southlake, 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.