Top Rankings
Cedar Hill Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,336 students in Cedar Hill Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cedar Hill Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
12 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
6,336 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
432 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cedar Hill Independent School District, which is ranked #1004 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#999 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
53%
% Black
65%
13%
% White
3%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,452 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,628 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,452
$13,398
Spending / Student
$13,628
$14,129
Best Cedar Hill Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hill Collegiate High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1515 W Beltline Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2021
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1515 W Beltline Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2021
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2021
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
975 Pickard Dr
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5213
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5213
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Lakeridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Lakeridge Pwky
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 293-4501
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 293-4501
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Waterford Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Waterford Oaks Dr
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5290
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
High Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1351 High Pointe Ln
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-7874
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-7874
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 Sims Dr
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-0496
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-0496
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Plummer Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1203 S Clark Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-4058
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-4058
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
W S Permenter Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
431 W Parkerville Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5270
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5270
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Bessie Coleman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1208 Pleasant Run Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 293-4505
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 293-4505
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Longhorn Blvd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2000
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Jjaep
Alternative School
400 E Spring Valley Rd
Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 293-4504
Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 293-4504
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cedar Hill Independent School District?
Cedar Hill Independent School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,336 students.
What is the rank of Cedar Hill Independent School District?
Cedar Hill Independent School District is ranked #1004 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Hill Independent School District?
65% of Cedar Hill Independent School District students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cedar Hill Independent School District?
Cedar Hill Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cedar Hill Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,628 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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