Summary:
In zip code 75007 (Carrollton, TX), there are two high schools serving grades 9-12: Creekview High School and Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton, offering families a choice between a large traditional public school and a smaller public charter school.
Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton stands out as the higher-performing school in the area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 76th percentile statewide, compared to Creekview High School's 3-star rating and 55th percentile rank. Harmony achieves this with a perfect 100% graduation rate and a near-zero dropout rate (0.2%), while spending $1,934 less per student ($9,427 vs. $11,361) than Creekview. The most dramatic difference is in Algebra I proficiency, where Harmony's rate (82.18%) nearly doubles Creekview's (44.76%). However, Creekview outperforms Harmony in Biology (75.06% vs. 71.21%), showing a specific strength in its science department. Both schools serve similar socioeconomic populations, with free/reduced lunch rates of 54.86% at Creekview and 50.71% at Harmony, making the performance gap particularly notable.
Despite being the standout, Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton has seen its state ranking decline from the 83rd percentile to the 76th percentile over the past three years, a trend worth monitoring. In contrast, Creekview High School, part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd), has maintained stable rankings in the 55th-56th percentile range. Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton is part of the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas district and serves grades 6-12 with 564 students, while Creekview serves 1,686 students in grades 9-12. Families should consider these differences in academic focus, school size, and performance trends when choosing between the two schools.
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