2022 Best School Districts in Tarrant County

• Southlake, TX•

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  82 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 82 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 11

• Students 8,525

• Grapevine, TX•

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  101 reviews

Parent: GCISD is an excellent school district. Parental involvement is good. Teachers have all been highly responsive to inquiries and student needs throughout the 7 years we have been in the district, spanning elementary, middle and high school. The counselor has worked miracles for our child’s schedule so that she could participate in STEM, AVID and the Health Science Technology curriculum which begins preparing students for college tracks in health fields. The teachers in STEM are legitimately credentialed with high levels of education, and the health science teachers are clinical providers turned educators. The school has always provided high end technology and facilities, including iPads and lap tops for all students and a very good IT department and applications for utilizing the technology. The board is made up of intelligent and engaged members of our community and makes excellent decisions with funds and programs. We really could not wish for more in a school.... Read 101 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 21

• Students 14,234

• Keller, TX•

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  193 reviews

Alum: Some teachers were quite amazing. Really had an impact on my life. I appreciate how the schools were always clean and safe, and order was able to be kept. Staff were helpful. Some content wasn’t taught the best due to budgets favoring athletics, but the Keller Center For Advanced Learning was definitely a highlight as a place to learn new things!... Read 193 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 42

• Students 35,267

• Bedford, TX•

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  208 reviews

Senior: The diversity is great, there are many cultures and the schools take time to learn about each one by having spirit days such as international day where the students and staff dress in their traditional clothing with no fear of being discriminated again, and most of the teachers seem to care about their students grades by helping them pass by offering extra tutoring and keeping up with grades daily . The facilities are not the nicest or newest but the administration and staff does their best to keep it looking nice and clean. The sports teams are like families and they often win the event they are competing in. Athletes are not allowed to participate in their sport without a passing grade which shows that academics are a big part of the school. All these aspects also go for the music programs that are offered in HEBISD. Parents at this school are also very involved whether that is through sports or PTA meetings, they are also on campus or ready to help staff members at any given time... Read 208 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 33

• Students 23,816

• Mansfield, TX•

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  558 reviews

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• grade A

• Total schools 45

• Students 35,669

• Fort Worth, TX•

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  12 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 12 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 2

• Students 524

• Fort Worth, TX•

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  106 reviews

Junior: There's so many opportunities for student athletes and people who want to exceed academically. In middle school, I was your average C student who didn't take college and future careers seriously. I was never interested in sports and or clubs. Now, as a high school junior, I am president of a club, involved in 3 sports, and is on a dance team! I also have a great group of friends and huge support system by teachers and staff.... Read 106 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 28

• Students 21,024

• Haltom City, TX•

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  Rating 4.37 out of 5  99 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 99 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 32

• Students 23,576

• 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 B+

• Total schools 6

• Students 2,975

• Arlington, TX•

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  412 reviews

Junior: My overall experience with RWG Stem Academy has been great! I love the school environment! The teachers treat you like family, but they still motivate you to be a better version of yourself everyday. The educators in this school district genuinely care about your success and your well being. They'd never allow you to struggle in the classroom as well as out of the classroom. We take courses in person as well as online. Although, it may be challenging sometimes, my teachers are always there for me to support and help me. We take our main courses in person and the remaining courses online using Edgenuity. Mid-day we have lunchtime and we eat from four different places. We consume meals from Sonic, Canes, Caesars Pizza, and Subway. We have only four days of school and in those four days we learn the importance of education. kindness, and having a future. Coming to RWG has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. My short experience here has been nothing like before.... Read 412 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 78

• Students 59,532

• Azle, TX•

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  24 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 24 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 11

• Students 6,815

• White Settlement, TX•

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  27 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 27 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 10

• Students 6,979

• Dallas, TX•

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• grade B

• Total schools 38

• Students 20,068

• 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 3,133

• Fort Worth, TX•

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  486 reviews

Niche User: What I like about the Fort Worth Independent School District is the diversity. Most of the students and teachers are from different cultures. This makes going to school more exciting. After all, being in a class with people different from you makes the class a better environment to learn. You get to know and learn about your peers and share each other's customs. I feel that it is good to go to a school with people of various traditions and values. On the contrary, some of the things that need to be changed are the cafeteria foods. The schools need more meals that would be enough to fill the student's stomachs. For instance, some schools have three lunches. The students that have the last lunch would not have enough food to eat and waiting that long is very difficult. Also, they should have a balanced plate for the students to eat and be healthy as some of the students are athletes. In conclusion, the schools are a great place to learn with all these students with different lifestyles.... Read 486 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 145

• Students 82,891

• Fort Worth, TX•

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• grade C+

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,683

• Crowley, TX•

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  122 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 122 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 21

• Students 15,996

• 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 8

• Students 3,649

• Fort Worth, TX•

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  58 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 58 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 10

• Students 6,024

• Lake Worth, TX•

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  Rating 3.11 out of 5  38 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 38 reviews

• grade C minus

• Total schools 7

• Students 3,594

• 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 1,561