Carroll Middle

Carroll Middle in Southlake, TX, is a high-performing public school serving 713 students in grades 7 and 8 within the top-ranked Carroll Independent School District (Isd), and it consistently ranks among the best middle schools in Texas, currently placing #30 out of 2,335 schools statewide.

What truly sets Carroll Middle apart is its exceptional academic performance across all core subjects, especially in advanced math. For the past three years, 100% of its students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam have been proficient—a perfect score that far exceeds the state average of 47%. While nearby schools like Stem Academy At Forestwood Middle and Heritage Middle also show strong math scores, Carroll Middle’s consistency is unmatched. The school also demonstrates elite proficiency in reading (88-90%), 8th-grade math (83%), and social studies (79%), outperforming state averages by 30-60 percentage points. Interestingly, its 7th-grade math scores appear lower than the district average, but this is likely because many advanced 7th graders are accelerated into Algebra I, leaving a smaller cohort in the standard class—a sign of a highly effective math program.

Carroll Middle’s excellence extends to all student subgroups, earning 5-star ratings for English Language Learners, Special Education, and Gifted & Talented students, ranking in the 97th-98th percentile statewide. This broad support is a key differentiator from other area schools, such as Grapevine Middle in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd), which serves a higher percentage of low-income students and ranks lower. With a perfect 0% dropout rate over five years and a stable top-30 ranking for a decade, Carroll Middle offers a consistently outstanding educational environment for families seeking academic rigor and comprehensive support.