Public schools in Rockwall, TX
16 open public schools with an address in Rockwall, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,379
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rockwall public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Rockwall, TX: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,379 students, an average of 774 per school. The largest campus is Rockwall H S (2,949 students), and the largest elementary school is Sherry and Paul Hamm El (721).
Every listed school belongs to Rockwall ISD. 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 15.6:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 26% 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 Rockwall
Elementary schools in Rockwall
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Rochell El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 423 | 13.1:1 | |
| Celia Hays El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 613 | 15.4:1 | |
| Dorothy Smith Pullen El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 616 | 16.3:1 | |
| Dorris a Jones El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 636 | 14:1 | |
| Grace Hartman El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 477 | 14.1:1 | |
| Howard Dobbs El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 565 | 15.7:1 | |
| Nebbie Williams El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 442 | 13.9:1 | |
| Ouida Springer Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 595 | 14.4:1 | |
| Sharon Shannon El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 668 | 15.9:1 | |
| Sherry and Paul Hamm El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 721 | 16.8:1 | |
| Virginia Reinhardt El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 653 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Rockwall
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herman E Utley Middle Rockwall ISD | 06–08 | 968 | 18.7:1 | |
| J W Williams Middle Rockwall ISD | 06–08 | 819 | 17.5:1 | |
| Maurine Cain Middle Rockwall ISD | 06–08 | 1,173 | 20.3:1 |
High schools in Rockwall
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall H S Rockwall ISD | 09–12 | 2,949 | 15.5:1 | |
| Rockwall Quest Academy Rockwall ISD · Alternative School | 11–12 | 61 | 19.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.9%
- Hispanic25.9%
- Black11.4%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Rockwall schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,379 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rockwall
How many public schools are in Rockwall, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Rockwall: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 12,379 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rockwall?
All listed public schools with an address in Rockwall belong to Rockwall ISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Rockwall?
Rockwall H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rockwall, with 2,949 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rockwall?
No school with an address in Rockwall is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rockwall schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rockwall public schools is 15.6:1, 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 Rockwall 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