Texas Top 10: Four Dallas ISD High Schools Move Up In State Rankings

For the third consecutive year, Dallas Independent School District (DISD) high schools claimed the premier positions in Texas, as revealed by the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best High Schools rankings. Notably, six DISD schools secured places in the state’s top 50.Out of nearly 18,000 schools nationally and about 2,000 high schools across Texas, the School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center proudly ranked first in Texas and ninth in the nation.“Achieving the No. 1 position in Texas signifies the dedication, values, and hard work of our entire school community,” stated Arnoldo Zúñiga, principal of TAG. “This honor transcends mere numbers; it symbolizes a culture rooted in excellence and shared objectives.”Students from these elite schools showcased exceptional performance in math, reading, and science assessments, attaining commendable scores on various college-level exams and maintaining high graduation rates, according to the research.Dallas ISD schools in the top 50 include:1. School for the Talented and Gifted2. Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School3. School of Science and Engineering9. Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet13. School of Health Professions23. Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School37. Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts41. Rosie Sorrells...