Best High Schools in Zip Code 75006

The four high schools in zip code 75006, all part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd), serve a diverse student population with a high level of economic disadvantage, ranging from 62% to 79% free or reduced lunch eligibility.

Among the traditional schools, Turner High School stands out as the highest-performing, with the best state ranking, a 91.6% graduation rate, and the lowest dropout rate at 1.3%. In contrast, Smith High School is nearly identical in size and demographics but lags behind Turner in test scores and has a higher dropout rate of 2.5%. The alternative schools serve very different roles: Grimes Education Center spends $26,701 per student yet has a low 87% graduation rate and a 6.6% dropout rate, while Salazar District Alternative Education Program is a specialized program with an extraordinary $312,055 per student cost and a 0% dropout rate, serving only 39 students with a 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

A key takeaway is that all schools in this area significantly underperform state averages, with Turner's best Algebra I proficiency at just 20.9% compared to the state's 54.03%. This suggests systemic challenges beyond funding, as Turner and Smith have similar spending but different outcomes. The alternative schools highlight a cost-versus-outcome paradox, where high spending does not guarantee high academic performance, though Salazar's unique mission achieves success in keeping students enrolled.