For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,689 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Northwest Dallas are Thomas Jefferson High School, W T White High School and Letot Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is W T White High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7300
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 502-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
W T White High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Ridgeside Dr
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 502-6200
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 502-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Letot Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10505 Denton Dr
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX include Thomas Jefferson High School, W T White High School and Letot Campus.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Dallas?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Dallas?
the neighborhood of Northwest Dallas, Dallas public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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