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GARLAND ISD

Texas · Public School District
72
Schools
51,474
Students
$11,836
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
71.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
92.9%
Graduation Rate
+6.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

GARLAND ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 51,474 students across 72 schools. It includes 47 elementary, 12 middle, 11 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,836 is below the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (72)
Elementary Schools47 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ABBETT ELPK–05652
BACK ELPK–05411
BEAVER TECHNOLOGY CENTERKG–05532
BRADFIELD ELPK–05499
BULLOCK ELPK–05553
CALDWELL ELPK–05404
CENTERVILLE ELPK–05299
CLASSICAL CENTER AT VIAL ELKG–05556
CLUB HILL EL02–05271
COOPER ELPK–05394
DAUGHERTY ELPK–05810
DAVIS ELPK–05504
ETHRIDGE ELPK–05729
FREEMAN ELPK–05287
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELPK–05682
GLEN COUCH EL02–05325
GOLDEN MEADOWS ELPK–05449
HANDLEY EL02–05240
HEATHER GLEN ELPK–05323
HERFURTH ELPK–05539
HICKMAN ELPK–05464
HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCELKG–05468
JOHN W ARMSTRONG ELPK–05759
KATHERINE STEPHENS ELPK–05540
KEELEY ELPK–05584
KIMBERLIN ACAD FOR EXCELPK–05486
LIBERTY GROVE ELPK–05539
LUNA ELPK–05511
MONTCLAIR ELPK–05504
NITA PEARSON ELPK–05558
NORMA DORSEY ELPK–05581
NORTHLAKE ELPK–05477
PARK CREST ELPK–05327
ROACH ELPK–05388
ROBERT B SEWELL ELPK–05697
ROWLETT ELKG–05483
SHOREHAVEN ELPK–05360
SHUGART ELPK–05457
SOUTHGATE EL02–05227
SPRING CREEK ELPK–05667
STEADHAM ELPK–05518
TOLER ELPK–05454
VERNAL LISTER ELPK–05537
WALNUT GLEN ACAD FOR EXCELKG–05385
WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTERKG–05527
WEAVER ELPK–05434
WILLIAMS ELKG–05259
Middle Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL06–08974
B G HUDSON MIDDLE06–081,207
BUSSEY MIDDLE06–08897
CLASSICAL CENTER AT BRANDENBURG MIDDLE06–081,038
COYLE MIDDLE07–08562
JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER06–081,134
LYLES MIDDLE07–08545
O'BANION MIDDLE06–08870
SAM HOUSTON MIDDLE06–08898
SELLERS MIDDLE06–08806
VERNON SCHRADE MIDDLE06–08891
WEBB MIDDLE06–08902
High Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GARLAND AEC05–12114
GARLAND H S09–122,484
GILBREATH-REED CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER11–120
LAKEVIEW CENTENNIAL H S09–122,258
MEMORIAL PATHWAY ACADEMY H S06–120
N GARLAND H S09–122,802
NAAMAN FOREST H S09–122,221
P A S S LEARNING CTR07–1218
ROWLETT H S09–122,356
S GARLAND H S08–122,169
SACHSE H S09–122,997
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CISNEROS PRE-K CTRPK–PK361
PARSONS PRE-K CTRPK–PK320
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,836-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
44%
State
37.7%
Local (property tax)
43.7%
Federal
18.6%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (44%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
72
Schools
51,474
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.9%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateTexas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.9% graduation rate — 6.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 72 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,836, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GARLAND ISD?
GARLAND ISD has 72 public schools, serving a total of 51,474 students.
What is the graduation rate for GARLAND ISD?
The graduation rate is 92.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GARLAND ISD spend per student?
GARLAND ISD spends $11,836 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GARLAND ISD?
71% of students in GARLAND ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GARLAND ISD?
No, GARLAND ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GARLAND ISD serve?
GARLAND ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for GARLAND ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in GARLAND ISD is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.