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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Dallas at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Dallas Independent School District
141,169 students | DALLAS, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 262 schools -
Garland Independent School District
52,767 students | GARLAND, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 78 schools -
Plano Independent School District
48,921 students | PLANO, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 77 schools -
Richardson Independent School District
37,260 students | RICHARDSON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 55 schools -
Mesquite Independent School District
38,356 students | MESQUITE, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 52 schools -
Grand Prairie Independent School District
27,019 students | GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 41 schools -
Irving Independent School District
31,767 students | IRVING, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 39 schools -
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
24,747 students | CARROLLTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 38 schools -
Duncanville Independent School District
11,915 students | DUNCANVILLE, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 19 schools -
Coppell Independent School District
13,361 students | COPPELL, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 16 schools -
Highland Park Independent School District
6,551 students | DALLAS, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 8 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Dallas
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Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2025
Just the 2024-2025 year alone:
1. My kids never made it home twice. They’re bus riders and the school had no CLUE where the kids were.
2. My son asked for help opening his thermos and was ignored,... More
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Seagoville North Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2025
HORRIBLE experience with AMBER SMITH! Her opinions are final and based on thin air. NEVER meet with her without an advocate. It will be worth it.
Review for
University Park Elementary School
Teacher
April 21, 2025
Sylvia Mendez is more than just a school, it's a community, a family, and a place where hearts and minds grow together. Every day I walk onto this campus, I’m reminded of how lucky I am to be part of... More
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Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy
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