2023 Best School Districts in Tarrant County

• Southlake, TX•

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  84 reviews

Senior: The Carroll Independent School District makes a great attempt at unifying the people of Southlake with its mascot, the dragon. The dragon is meant to exemplify a "tradition" of excellence, which is shown with the quantity and variety of achievements awarded to students of Southlake compared to other cities. This excellence, however, makes Southlake become ignorant to the rising issues within the district. The worst problem in Southlake is the amount of pressure that the students feel they have to succeed. The students here take away from their childhood because of the constant reminder to "protect the tradition." They begin to feel that without achievements, they don't show excellence, and are therefore worthless. Although it is good to make sure people understand that hard work pays off, and it is good to promote a culture supporting people following their passions, CISD needs to put more efforts into making sure students do not waste what should be the least stressful years of life.... Read 84 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 11

• Students 8,324

• Grapevine, TX•

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  113 reviews

Senior: My experience in the GCISD district has been great! People are kind and friendly. I love the social environment where everyone has a friend. We have so many clubs where anyone and everyone are welcome, and the teachers are amazing and very knowledgeable.... Read 113 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 21

• Students 13,935

• Keller, TX•

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  221 reviews

Junior: Great school district! I have been enrolled now for six years. Starting in 6th grade and now entering my junior year of high school, I think it's great. It has amazing opportunities such as the Keller Center for Advanced Learning, where I am currently studying to become a CNA and further myself in the medical career field. I am so lucky to be in this district. I went to middle school at Timber View and couldn't have asked for a better experience. My freshman and sophomore years of high school were spent at Timber Creek which is also a phenomenal school, and now I am attending Central, hoping for a great year. Keller also has some of the best teachers around, they are devoted to their students and know what they are teaching. I am so glad that I am in the Keller ISD school district.... Read 221 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 41

• Students 34,319

• Bedford, TX•

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  223 reviews

Senior: I've been in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District my whole life. I went to elementary school at Spring Garden and Meadow Creek, attended junior high at Harwood, and am currently enrolled at Trinity High School. This school district is among the top in Texas due to its academics, diversity, and high graduation rate of 99.5%. As far as academics go, HEBISD is unique because of the high level classes and programs that are offered like the International Baccalaureate Program or the BCTEA classes. HEBISD is also special because of its Spanish Immersion Program. I was in this program for 9 years and felt like I learned a lot about the language and culture. I personally have enjoyed growing up in this district because it's a very personal and community-based environment. I've always felt comfortable and encouraged by my amazing teachers and staff. I would highly recommend this district to other people!... Read 223 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 33

• Students 22,962

• Mansfield, TX•

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  576 reviews

Senior: Mansfield ISD just started this new thing called College, Career, and Readiness program to ensure that students are academically prepared for college, trade school, and life. This new program has changed the whole outlook on education because now students are required to take these classes and if they don’t pass the class they cannot graduate high school. To some it might sound unfair because for some people school is just not their thing, but that’s okay they want students to be well rounded. That’s why they require students to take at least 2-3 electives a school year to ensure they dive into different fields that may peak their interest.... Read 576 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 44

• Students 35,127

• Fort Worth, TX•

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  115 reviews

Parent: Great school district. One on one teaching and not overcrowded in classes. Counselors are awesome! AVID program really prepares the students for the future and they are so involved with the students interests and academics. I love the fact Boswell is very informative with everything is going on in the schools. Parents are so involved when they are informed. I highly recommend this school district they are so much more educated versus brushing the students off just t so they can pass.... Read 115 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 29

• Students 21,245

• Fort Worth, TX•

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  16 reviews

Alum: the community of FWAFA is something that is difficult to describe to someone unless they have experienced it first hand. In college, I have found it a strange experience trying to tell stories of my middle school and highschool experiences and making it sound normal. Because nothing about FWAFA is normal. And that’s the beauty of it. FWAFA is a place to come and learn more about yourself through the guidance of caring teachers and wonderful artistic expression. While the academics are not the strongest, the connections you make with your educators is far more valuable. This is a safe space for anyone willing to be themselves. FWAFA is a school filled with connection, honesty, vulnerability, uniqueness, boldness, accountability, and expression. My time at FWAFA was wonderfully frustrating. I would not change a thing about it.... Read 16 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 2

• Students 635

• Haltom City, TX•

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  103 reviews

Senior: I liked how there has never been a fight on campus, which is surprising since public schools are know for having kids starting drama and all sorts of shenanigans. The only complaint I have are that dress code and wearing a lanyard is made more important than the harassment I have seen on campus. I, for one, have been trailed and searched for, videoed without permission, and even whistled at. It even upset me to hear from a close friend that teachers had talked about my appearance. School is not only a place to socialize and learn, but a way to express oneself in a safe environment. In this way, students can make an impact on their society without the judgement of adults and those alike.... Read 103 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 34

• Students 22,736

• Kennedale, TX•

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  30 reviews

Parent: I feel so blessed to have grown up in such an amazing district and that my children can now also attend! Administrators and teachers are so caring and knowledgeable. They will go above and beyond to make sure my children get the educational experience they deserve and need. Forever proud to be a Wildcat.... Read 30 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 7

• Students 2,885

• Arlington, TX•

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  429 reviews

Sophomore: I like that there are so many opportunities to get ahead with school. I was able to take HS classes during my 8th grade year at JH. Now that I'm entering my sophomore year, I am ahead of the game, so to speak. I also like all the athletic opportunities that are available to everyone, there is a sport or activity for just about everyone! The staff is very knowledgeable about the content that they are teaching, and they really try to make connections with us. We also have a ton of technology available, so we are able to work deeper on assignments and gain more college level experience.... Read 429 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 78

• Students 56,840

• White Settlement, TX•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  28 reviews

Junior: I had a great experience at Brewer! The sports programs and club opportunity is outstanding! I made many life long friends, and grasped a lot of opportunity through extracurricular programs. Teachers were great support systems for the most part, and the AP and dual credit systems were well organized. I feel like the school population was diverse and well rounded. I have met people from all different backgrounds and learned a lot about different types of cultures.... Read 28 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 10

• Students 6,701

• Azle, TX•

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  25 reviews

Senior: The faculty and staff at Azle ISD is exceptional. The teachers and administrative staff work hard every day to ensure every student is safe and getting the proper education at our schools. School safety can be a very big deal these days, and I am confident that Azle ISD does the most to ensure student safety. One downfall is that we are considered a small town, but our schools tell a different story. Hallways can become very crowded as well as lunch tables. Another issue that is present is our school's diversity. I feel that we are not a very diverse school at all. I would love to see that change. Our sports programs are amazing and every athlete feels appreciated. I am proud to be from Azle.... Read 25 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 12

• Students 6,685

• Arlington, TX•

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  9 reviews

Junior: Classes are very small, so very student gets the attention desired! Disrespect and bullying has zero tolerance. Administration & faculty are very kind and stay attentive with each individual. The environment is very diverse, which is excellent!... Read 9 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 6

• Students 3,059

• Fort Worth, TX•

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  511 reviews

Senior: The teachers in the FWISD district were great at creating bonds with the students. Many of the teachers and staff devoted time outside of school to attend student events to connect with students. On a personal note, I noticed that all of my counselors were on top of their game whenever I became discouraged. They always seemed to know when I needed a pep talk, and I needed a lot of them. The teachers have great personalities but there methods of teaching need some work. Many times teachers would find questions to quizzes and homework online. Answers could easily be accessed online so many students didn’t bother paying attention. There’d also be times when teachers put on video lectures rather than teaching us themselves. For me, videos never went into enough detail and were too fast to comprehend. FWISD teachers are great personalities but lazy teachers at times.... Read 511 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 146

• Students 76,858

• Crowley, TX•

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  124 reviews

Parent: I appreciate all staff, students, and stakeholders. My time here in Crowley has been spent developing great relationships with the aforementioned groups. My family's goal is to be able to give our child an opportunity to achieve his personal goals as well as become a leader, when engaging with others about significant issues facing our community, country and the world. Often we hear about our youth not having the skills or initiatives to thrive in an ever changing world. However, I see and experience caring and concern for the future stakeholders of the world. I believe that that our nation's youth will leave a legacy of trust, wit, and enthusiasm to foster their offspring into the next century. In closing, I would like to thank all that have worked to build a sound foundation that can sustain the weight of apprehension and negativity. In a time where someone's comment can be detrimental to an earned positive outcome, I urge all to seek positive intent for an action, first.... Read 124 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 22

• Students 15,731

• Fort Worth, TX•

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  26 reviews

Senior: My experience at Castleberry high school is amazing. I have met many wonderful people. The teachers are nice and care for their students especially during this pandemic. This district is very good at emailing parents right away if something happens and also have quite very good security. The school district does have a backpack policy that only allows clear or mesh backpacks which I think is good. It has not been a problem for parents and students since. I have been at Castleberry since I was in middle school.... Read 26 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 7

• Students 3,617

• Fort Worth, TX•

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  60 reviews

Alum: What I liked about the Everman Independent School District is that they allowed everyone to be themselves. The teachers that been there for years, have so much heart and want to see all the kids prosper. What I didn’t like about the school is the food choices in the cafeteria. Also, I didn’t like how they didn’t provide classes that would better prepare students for after graduation. Courses like business management, money management, how to build credit, or how to invest. If the school added classes like that, there would be more students that come out of Everman that know what they are doing and what they are up against.... Read 60 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 10

• Students 5,648

• Fort Worth, TX•

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,588

• Lake Worth, TX•

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  Rating 3.13 out of 5  39 reviews

Senior: Traditional high school experience! Smaller school, but still as an regular school. My time there was great! Made many friends and had lots of fun growing up along with these individuals.... Read 39 reviews

• grade C minus

• Total schools 7

• Students 3,311

• Arlington, TX•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: I liked ACA while I was there but, now that I look back on it ACA provided me with a lot of things I would not have gotten elsewhere. The academics are great and the teachers were as well they really cared about you not just as a student with your academics but, about your overall well-being.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,542

• Grand Prairie, TX•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: During the hardest times of working remote trinity Basin teachers stepped up and went above and beyond what was expected. I truly love this school and what they represent... Read 2 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 3

• Students 4,189