Public schools in North Richland Hills, TX
14 open public schools with an address in North Richland Hills, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,084
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of North Richland Hills public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in North Richland Hills, TX: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,084 students, an average of 720 per school. The largest campus is Birdville H S (2,069 students), and the largest elementary school is Smithfield El (658).
Birdville ISD operates the most schools here (13), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.4:1, higher 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% 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 North Richland Hills
Elementary schools in North Richland Hills
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy at Carrie F Thomas Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 586 | 15.9:1 | |
| Alliene Mullendore El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 309 | 12:1 | |
| Foster Village El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 430 | 15.5:1 | |
| Green Valley El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 406 | 14.8:1 | |
| Holiday Heights El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 463 | 15.1:1 | |
| North Ridge El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 510 | 15.1:1 | |
| Smithfield El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 658 | 17:1 | |
| Snow Heights El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 380 | 14.8:1 | |
| Walker Creek El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 458 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in North Richland Hills
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Richland Middle Birdville ISD | 06–08 | 882 | 16:1 | |
| North Ridge Middle Birdville ISD | 06–08 | 662 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in North Richland Hills
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdville H S Birdville ISD | 09–12 | 2,069 | 17.2:1 | |
| Richland H S Birdville ISD | 09–12 | 2,063 | 15.9:1 | |
| Winfree Academy North Richland Hills Winfree Academy Charter Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 208 | 28.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.7%
- Hispanic34.7%
- Black11.1%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 North Richland Hills schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,084 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Richland Hills
How many public schools are in North Richland Hills, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in North Richland Hills: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 10,084 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Richland Hills?
Schools with an address in North Richland Hills belong to 2 education agencies, led by Birdville ISD (13 schools), Winfree Academy Charter Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in North Richland Hills?
Birdville H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Richland Hills, with 2,069 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Richland Hills?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in North Richland Hills are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Winfree Academy North Richland Hills. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Richland Hills schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Richland Hills public schools is 15.4:1, higher 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 North Richland Hills 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