Public schools in Carrollton, TX
30 open public schools with an address in Carrollton, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
30
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
22,661
30 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Carrollton public schools
The federal directory lists 30 public schools in Carrollton, TX: 16 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. The 30 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 22,661 students, an average of 755 per school. The largest campus is Hebron H S (3,668 students), and the largest elementary school is STEM Academy at Memorial El (742).
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD operates the most schools here (18), and 3 regular districts have at least one Carrollton campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Carrollton
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Public school district
18 schools in Carrollton · 35 total
Lewisville ISD
Public school district
8 schools in Carrollton · 57 total
Harmony Public Schools - North Texas
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Carrollton · 16 total
Dallas ISD
Public school district
1 school in Carrollton · 237 total
Texas College Preparatory Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in Carrollton · 39 total
Elementary schools in Carrollton
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanton El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 503 | 14.5:1 | |
| Carrollton El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 505 | 13.1:1 | |
| Country Place El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 318 | 12.9:1 | |
| Coyote Ridge El Lewisville ISD | PK–05 | 478 | 13.5:1 | |
| Davis El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | KG–05 | 451 | 14.7:1 | |
| Good El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | KG–05 | 499 | 13.3:1 | |
| Harmony School of Innovation - Carrollton Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · Charter | PK–05 | 444 | 15.3:1 | |
| Homestead El Lewisville ISD | PK–05 | 470 | 13.8:1 | |
| Indian Creek El Lewisville ISD | PK–05 | 490 | 12.5:1 | |
| Jerry R Junkins El Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 702 | 17.6:1 | |
| Kent El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 416 | 13.6:1 | |
| Rainwater El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 328 | 12.3:1 | |
| Rosemeade El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 360 | 13.5:1 | |
| STEM Academy at Hebron Valley El Lewisville ISD | PK–05 | 430 | 11.9:1 | |
| STEM Academy at Memorial El Lewisville ISD | PK–05 | 742 | 16:1 | |
| Thompson El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | KG–05 | 531 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Carrollton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Creek Middle Lewisville ISD | 06–08 | 940 | 16.6:1 | |
| Blalack Middle Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | 06–08 | 931 | 14:1 | |
| Perry Middle Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | 06–08 | 825 | 13.4:1 | |
| Polk Middle Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | 06–08 | 974 | 13.4:1 | |
| STEM Academy at Creek Valley Middle Lewisville ISD | 06–08 | 572 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Carrollton
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekview H S Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | 09–12 | 1,686 | 14.6:1 | |
| Grimes Education Center Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 99 | 10.5:1 | |
| Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · Charter | 06–12 | 564 | 15.8:1 | |
| Hebron H S Lewisville ISD | 09–12 | 3,668 | 16.8:1 | |
| Smith H S Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | 09–12 | 1,971 | 14.8:1 | |
| Turner H S Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | 09–12 | 2,035 | 14.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Carrollton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton Texas College Preparatory Academies · Charter | PK–12 | 579 | 12:1 | |
| Huie Special Educ Ctr Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · Special Education School | PK–12 | 111 | 2.1:1 | |
| Salazar District Alternative Education Program Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · Alternative School | 01–12 | 39 | 2.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.3%
- Hispanic49.2%
- Black13.5%
- Asian15.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 30 Carrollton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (22,661 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Carrollton
How many public schools are in Carrollton, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 30 open public schools with a location address in Carrollton: 16 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 22,661 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Carrollton?
Schools with an address in Carrollton belong to 5 education agencies, led by Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (18 schools), Lewisville ISD (8 schools), Harmony Public Schools - North Texas (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Carrollton?
Hebron H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Carrollton, with 3,668 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Carrollton?
Yes. 3 of the 30 public schools in Carrollton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton, Harmony School of Innovation - Carrollton, Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Carrollton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Carrollton public schools is 13.6:1, lower than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Carrollton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities