Frisco ISD School District
School District · Frisco, Texas
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
74
43 elem, 18 mid, 12 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,217
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
74
43 elem, 18 mid, 12 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,217
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#474 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,217
$2,751 vs Texas median
District size
66,698 students
Much larger than Texas median
About Frisco ISD
Frisco ISD serves 66,698 students across 77 schools in the northern Dallas–Fort Worth suburbs, making it one of the larger districts in Texas. That scale comes with consistency: 72 of those schools carry a ranked score, averaging 6.7 out of 10 across the district — a baseline that puts most Frisco campuses solidly above average before you even start comparing individual schools.
High school options are where Frisco ISD earns particular attention from parents. Liberty High School leads the district with a score of 8.8 out of 10, the highest-rated campus in the system. Frisco High School and Independence High School both score 8.5, while Centennial High School and Memorial High School each come in at 8.3. Five comprehensive high schools scoring 8.3 or above within a single district is uncommon — it signals that strong academic outcomes aren't concentrated in one flagship campus but distributed across the zone.
That distribution matters for families choosing where to live within district boundaries. Because performance stays high across multiple high schools, your assigned campus is less likely to be a deciding factor between a strong and a weak outcome. Parents shopping homes in Frisco can focus more on commute, extracurriculars, and campus culture rather than chasing one specific school address. The district-wide average of 6.7 also suggests that elementary and middle school feeders are performing reasonably well, not just the high schools that tend to capture headlines.
For families relocating to the Dallas–Fort Worth metro, Frisco ISD is one of the districts worth benchmarking other options against. The combination of large enrollment, a broad base of ranked schools, and consistently high high school scores makes it easier to compare neighboring districts on an apples-to-apples basis. Use MySchoolScout to pull individual campus scores for the specific attendance zones tied to addresses you're considering — district averages tell part of the story, but your child's assigned school is the number that matters most.
District Map
Schools in Frisco ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Frisco ISD with test data.
Schools in Frisco ISD
74 schools Elementary Schools 43
Middle Schools 18
High Schools 12
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Frisco
- Total Enrollment
- 66,698
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4,576
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Frisco ISD?
Frisco ISD has 74 schools in total — 43 elementary, 18 middle, and 12 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Frisco ISD?
The average composite rating for Frisco ISD is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Frisco ISD?
Frisco ISD spends $10,217 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Frisco ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Frisco ISD is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Frisco ISD?
Liberty H S is the highest-rated school in Frisco ISD with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Frisco ISD?
Across schools in Frisco ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Frisco ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Frisco ISD has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 74 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Frisco ISD with neighboring districts in the state.
- Houston ISD (274)
- Dallas ISD (240)
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- Northside ISD (126)
- Idea Public Schools (123)
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- Plano ISD (77)
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- North East ISD (75)
- Pasadena ISD (67)
- Conroe ISD (66)
- Lewisville ISD (62)
- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Amarillo ISD (55)
- Richardson ISD (55)
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.
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