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Best Public Schools in North Richland Hills, TX


At a glance
16
Schools
11,680
Students
3
Districts
2
5-star schools
Top rankedSmithfield Middle84th of 2,335 Texas middle schools
Biggest riser
Iltexas North Richland Hills Elementary up 1,158 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Walker Creek Elementary 14.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
2★
1★
Summary:

North Richland Hills, Texas, is home to 16 schools serving grades PK-12, primarily under the Birdville Independent School District (ISD), which operates 13 of these schools, alongside three charter institutions from the International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) network and Winfree Academy Charter Schools.

The standout schools in the area are clear. Smithfield Middle is the top performer, with a perfect 5-star rating and a 96th percentile rank statewide, while Green Valley Elementary leads at the elementary level with a 5-star rating and 93rd percentile rank. In contrast, Winfree Academy North Richland Hills is in a critical state, with a 0-star rating, a 30.4% graduation rate, and a 21.1% dropout rate. The two main Birdville ISD high schools, Birdville High School and Richland High School, are nearly identical in performance, both holding 4-star ratings and graduation rates around 95%. A fascinating trend is the "Algebra I anomaly" in middle schools, where Smithfield Middle (99.15% proficient), North Richland Middle (90.16%), and ILTexas North Richland Hills Middle (95.28%) far exceed the state average of 54.03% in Algebra I, showing they successfully accelerate top math students.

The data reveals a clear divide in educational experiences. Schools like Smithfield Middle, Green Valley Elementary, and Smithfield Elementary consistently perform well above state averages, while Academy at Carrie F Thomas, Holiday Heights Elementary, and the ILTexas schools struggle to meet benchmarks. Notably, ILTexas North Richland Hills Elementary has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from a 0-star rating to a 2-star rating, while Academy at Carrie F Thomas has declined sharply from 3 stars to 1 star. The top-performing schools have maintained their high ratings for three consecutive years, suggesting strong, stable leadership.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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